What Causes High BP, Difficulty Breathing And Slight Stuffy Nose?

Posted on Sun, 25 May 2014

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Sun, 25 May 2014 Answered on

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Question : My husband is 77, 6'5"' 200+ lbs. had annual checkup 2 days ago. Fine but had unexpected150 blood pressure. 102.5 degree temp. A little difficulty breathing , slight stuffy nose, pain under right lower rib cage which is better now

Answered by Dr. Venkat Sivayogi (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Repeat measuring of blood pressure required..

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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Elevation of blood pressure just once couldn't be concluded that he is hypertensive. According to the hypertensive guidelines minimum of three readings reqiired apart of 30 mins gap . I suggest you to take the reading atleast two or three times after comforting and relaxing him for another half an hour .

some times stress, anxiety & fear also shows elevated B.P

Coming to sudden onset of fever and stuffy nose that indicates possibility of viral illness. So please consult your family physician and re-check blood pressure.

thank you.

If you have any further queries feel free to contact me .

DR.VENKAT

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar