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What Causes Fluctuating BP?

Have been having a lot of headaches lately decided to check my bp yesterday because it runs on my fathers side. First time it was 150/93 that was at 1:08 after 30 minutes of sitting it was 168/93? Later last night after getting home from work it was 142/92, should I go to the doctor?
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
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Hi,

All the 3 recordings mentioned are above normal range. Given the family history of hypertension, we need to consider the same. So kindly see your doctor. If there is hypertension, wee also need to assess the functions eye, heart and kidney now and regularly later-on. It is suggested to have minimum 2 BP recordings on consecutive days after 30 minutes of rest, before diagnosis hypertension.

Also, you should be relaxed while measuring, as anxiety itself will shoot up the reading. Meanwhile, do regular physical exercise for minimum 45 minutes a day, and have a healthy diet with restriction of salt and calories.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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What Causes Fluctuating BP?

Hi, All the 3 recordings mentioned are above normal range. Given the family history of hypertension, we need to consider the same. So kindly see your doctor. If there is hypertension, wee also need to assess the functions eye, heart and kidney now and regularly later-on. It is suggested to have minimum 2 BP recordings on consecutive days after 30 minutes of rest, before diagnosis hypertension. Also, you should be relaxed while measuring, as anxiety itself will shoot up the reading. Meanwhile, do regular physical exercise for minimum 45 minutes a day, and have a healthy diet with restriction of salt and calories. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician