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Is A BP Reading Of 136/102 A Cause For Concern?

Hallo Doctor. I am a 52 year old female - non smoker. Recently I have been feeling unwell with constant headaches so I decided to have my bp checked (which in the past has always been low). The reading was 136/102. I believe this is a little high. Is it anything for me to be concerned about? Can it be rectified with diet and exercise. Please advise. Thank you. Regards. Belinda
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

This value its not something to worry about. I suggest you to monitor your blood pressure for some days and than you can go to the doctor and do a routine cardiac examinations and some routine blood test before starting a treatment for high blood pressure.

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Is A BP Reading Of 136/102 A Cause For Concern?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. This value its not something to worry about. I suggest you to monitor your blood pressure for some days and than you can go to the doctor and do a routine cardiac examinations and some routine blood test before starting a treatment for high blood pressure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.