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What Causes Elevated Blood Pressure?
My blood pressure has always been on the mark of perfect it s always120/80. Never have had a problem at all. untill today when I went in and it was 148/100. I went today to see my Dr s cause I just can t shake this pain on my neck and this blah, yucky, tired just don t feel good feeling for months now! I feel it seems to just be getting worse worse some days. Needless to say He sent me get blood work done and a muscle relaxer to help my neck pain. But he made a big deal about my pressure being high. Is it really that high? Is also 34 Yes. old
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Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Hello,
Systolic blood pressure up to 140 is regarded as normal. If the blood pressure is persistently elevated, better to consult a physician and start on antihypertensives. Avoid excess salt intake as well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Systolic blood pressure up to 140 is regarded as normal. If the blood pressure is persistently elevated, better to consult a physician and start on antihypertensives. Avoid excess salt intake as well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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