Suggest Me What Should I Do And Reason Behind My Blood Pressure

Posted on Sat, 21 Jun 2025

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Question : Hi doctor! I do not have symptoms but my blood pressure remains 142/95 and pulse 77.

I am overweight 84kg and my height is 5ft1inch.

I do not smoke but do drink alcohol every weekend Friday and Saturday.

My age is 36 female.

Could you please suggest why i am having this much high blood pressure? Sometimes when i do friday morning it gets low 126.

Pls suggest me what should I do and reason behind my blood pressure.

Also should I start taking blood pressure medicine or not?

One more thing my both parents have blood pressure problem and taking medicine and even my brother 38 years old have same blood pressure readings.

So what is the cause genetic or alcohol or overweight no idea.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
Your blood pressure is not too high

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome here,

A cardiologist is currently unavailable. I am MBBS, MD Pharmacology and I will try to address your concerns.

A blood pressure of 142/95 is not very high. However it can be controlled better. If a workout works for you, then you may do it daily to control it better. A combination of dietary changes and healthy lifestyle can help control the blood pressure. You may raise a diet request for this purpose. If BP is still high, then you may take a medicine. I usually prescribe amlodipine 5 mg OD to my patients.

It could be due to all causes including genetic, alcohol and overweight. Amongst these, genes cannot be changed but alcohol and overweight issues can be resolved.

Regards,
Dr Vaishalee

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