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I am having bouts of high blood pressure then it goes back down to normal and then goes high, then higher. I have been watching my blood pressure all day because I do not feel well all of the sudden and light headed. The highest reading was 180/102. Is this something that requires immediate attention or am I doing the right thing by putting my feet up and watching it?
Hello welcome to HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Hypertension in Longterm has many heart and kidney related complications. So maintaining it below 140/80mmhg is of our prime importance. My advice to you is -
1 . Regarding your question your blood pressure is definitely high at one point of time which requires immediate attention.
2. Ask your doctor about 24 hrs ambulatory blood pressure monitoring machine. It's a device which doctor will give definite idea about whole day blood pressure recording. According to that report your doctor will decide further treatment. So, you must go for that test on priority basis.
3 . Daily brisk walking for 1 hour, regular healthy diet which includes green leafy vegetables and fruits is of prime importance to reduce medicine load and avoid future complication.
4. Ask your doctor to check for other disease also like THYROID DISEASES, DIABETES, ABNORMAL CHOLESTEROL and KIDNEY Disease..
5.Do not get panic right now, your blood pressure will be under control if you follow my instructions regularly and do regular follow up with your doctor. Thank you. Have a nice day.
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Hello welcome to HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Hypertension in Longterm has many heart and kidney related complications. So maintaining it below 140/80mmhg is of our prime importance. My advice to you is - 1 . Regarding your question your blood pressure is definitely high at one point of time which requires immediate attention. 2. Ask your doctor about 24 hrs ambulatory blood pressure monitoring machine. It s a device which doctor will give definite idea about whole day blood pressure recording. According to that report your doctor will decide further treatment. So, you must go for that test on priority basis. 3 . Daily brisk walking for 1 hour, regular healthy diet which includes green leafy vegetables and fruits is of prime importance to reduce medicine load and avoid future complication. 4. Ask your doctor to check for other disease also like THYROID DISEASES, DIABETES, ABNORMAL CHOLESTEROL and KIDNEY Disease.. 5.Do not get panic right now, your blood pressure will be under control if you follow my instructions regularly and do regular follow up with your doctor. Thank you. Have a nice day.