Is A BP Reading 140/90 For The Past 10 Days Normal?

Posted on Tue, 5 Jan 2016

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Question : I do not have any previous medical records. My blood pressure from the past 10 days is showing 140/90. Kindly suggest.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It seems your normal blood pressure

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

Your blood pressure is just on the edge of being abnormal.

Since it has stayed at this level for past 10 days, it may just be your normal level. Still it could have been a lower level. I would suggest that you try lifestyle changes while keeping a weekly record of your blood pressure. The lifestyle changes include:

Diet: Avoid high calorie foods like butter, ghee, cheese, sweets, chocolates, etc
Take more of fruits and salad during day (at least 5 times a day), Take low salt, sugar and oil
Exercise daily for atleast 20 min a day. It can include yoga, gym, walk, cycling, swimming, etc

This lifestyle has to be continued for life. If you BP is higher than 140/90 on three separate occasions (as measured by doctor), then you may need medicines to control it.

Hope it helps.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj