What Do I Do When Diastolic Blood Pressure Values Are Above The Normal Range?

Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I would explain that your diastolic blood pressure values are above the normal ranges, which indicates diastolic hypertension.

The systolic blood pressure values are borderline.

But, an isolated blood pressure values above the normal ranges does not indicate uncontrolled arterial hypertension.

It could be related to emotional stress or physical activity.

For this reason, I would recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure values for a week, frequently during the day and write those values.

If your blood pressure values are above the normal ranges most of the time, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests:

- Complete blood count
- Thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction
- Kidney and liver function tests
- Blood electrolytes
- Fasting glucose.

Starting anti-hypertensive therapy may be needed.

You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.

In the meantime, I would recommend reducing salt and caffeine intake in order to reduce naturally your blood pressure values.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

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