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I have just been to a dr where he checked my blood pressure usually my blood pressure comes below 140/90 . Doctor says now a days 10 point up is normal . Can i get to know properly about it?
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Ideally you need 24 hour ambulatory bp monitoring done , to get your exact bp readings , one reading on the higher side is not significant . If you cant do a 24 hour test , i would suggest chart your bp 3 times a day for a week and follow up with results . Bp of 140/90 falls into grade 1 hypertension, but any one off reading at a clinic is misleading .
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Please get your BP checked again after a gap of one week. Get it done preferably in the morning.
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Dear patient,
You're 29 years old and concerned about your blood pressure readings, usually below 140/90 mmHg. A doctor told you that “10 points up is normal nowadays.” Let me explain this clearly.
✅ What is Normal Blood Pressure?
Ideal BP: Less than 120/80 mmHg
Elevated BP: Systolic between 120–129 mmHg and diastolic less than 80
Hypertension Stage 1: 130–139 / 80–89 mmHg
Hypertension Stage 2: 140/90 mmHg or higher
So, a reading at or above 140/90 is not considered normal, especially if it happens regularly.
🔄 Can BP Vary by 10 Points?
Yes, blood pressure can fluctuate due to:
Stress (including “white coat” anxiety)
Physical activity
Caffeine intake
Sleep deprivation or dehydration
A one-time rise by 10 points may be normal, but it should not be ignored if it happens often.
🧪 What You Should Do:
Home BP Monitoring: Use a digital BP monitor at home—record morning and evening readings for 7 days.
Lifestyle Changes:
Reduce salt and oily food
Exercise regularly
Avoid smoking/alcohol
Manage stress
Doctor Review: If your average BP stays above 130/80, consult your doctor for full evaluation.
💡 Is There Any Risk Now?
Even mild, consistent elevation increases your long-term risk of heart and kidney problems.
It’s good that you are tracking it early—most issues can be reversed with lifestyle correction if caught now.
📌 References (from uploaded books):
Harrison’s Manual of Medicine, 20th Edition: Diagnostic criteria and classification of hypertension, risk implications, and recommended monitoring strategies.
Mark HELPFUL 👍👍
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At your age, if b.p. goes high, get kidney function tests and lipid profile also done.
Take salt restricted, low fat and low sugar diet, with more of fresh green vegetables, fruits, milk products, fish.
Avoid alcohol and tobacco use.
Regular physical exercise will help you, but avoid weight lifting and pulling, I.e muscle building exercises.
Share results of tests.
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Need few more details
Kindly connect.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
CBC, CRP, MPDA, DENGUE PROFILE, TYPHIDOT (IgG, IgM), Urine (Re/Cs)
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Salt restriction less than 5g per day.
Brisk walk 30 minutes per day.
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