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Is A BP Reading Of 142/84 A Cause For Concern?
My blood pressure is 142/84, should I go to the hospital or urgent care center? I m not on any medication and have usually had low blood pressure until recently. I eat a well balanced diet and have lost 76 pounds over the last 5 years. I am 54 years old and female.
Fri, 6 Jul 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
In my opinion, there is no need to go to the ER. Just try to relax and avoid physical activity. A cup of lemon juice would help too. Single spikes in blood pressure values are not indicative of uncontrolled high blood pressure values. They could be related to physical activity or anxiety. If these blood pressure values become more frequent, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some blood lab tests in order to investigate for the possible causes underlying high blood pressure.
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Dr. Iliri
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
In my opinion, there is no need to go to the ER. Just try to relax and avoid physical activity. A cup of lemon juice would help too. Single spikes in blood pressure values are not indicative of uncontrolled high blood pressure values. They could be related to physical activity or anxiety. If these blood pressure values become more frequent, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some blood lab tests in order to investigate for the possible causes underlying high blood pressure.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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