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Why Is My Blood Pressure Above Normal?
My blood pressure is 133/88. I am in the process of losing a significant amount of weight and this level represents and improvement over where I was even 6 months ago. I still have a ways to go but should zI be concerned because the reading is high normal?
Mon, 14 Jul 2014
Yes your blood pressure is at higher normal level. Diastolic blood pressureis about 88 is of concerns. Take salt restricted diet. and do regular exercise. it will help you to control your blood pressure. still its not lower dosn then consult your doctor. Rdgularly measure you blood pressure.
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