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Hello, My Pressure Has Been A Little Elevated Lately Around
Question: Hello,
My pressure has been a little elevated lately around 130/92 is this high enough to give me a stroke? what can I do to lower these levels. I went to my primary but she doesnt seem to be concerned. could it be the lexapro that I am taking that affects my pressure?
My pressure has been a little elevated lately around 130/92 is this high enough to give me a stroke? what can I do to lower these levels. I went to my primary but she doesnt seem to be concerned. could it be the lexapro that I am taking that affects my pressure?
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
I understand your concern and would explain that these blood pressure values are borderline high, but they do not cause stroke.
Anyway, if such blood pressure values persist,I would recommend performing some blood tests in order to investigate for secondary causes underlying high blood pressure values:
- complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation
- thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid gland dysfunction
- kidney and liver function tests
- blood electrolytes
- cortisol levels for possible adrenal gland dysfunction.
I don't think that lexapro has any implications on your blood pressure values, but anxiety can raise blood pressure values.
Some natural ways to lower your blood pressure values are:
- reduce salt and caffeine intake
- perform regular physical activity especially Yoga and aerobics
- try to loose lose some weight if you are overweight.
Foods like lemon juice and garlic can help too.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
I understand your concern and would explain that these blood pressure values are borderline high, but they do not cause stroke.
Anyway, if such blood pressure values persist,I would recommend performing some blood tests in order to investigate for secondary causes underlying high blood pressure values:
- complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation
- thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid gland dysfunction
- kidney and liver function tests
- blood electrolytes
- cortisol levels for possible adrenal gland dysfunction.
I don't think that lexapro has any implications on your blood pressure values, but anxiety can raise blood pressure values.
Some natural ways to lower your blood pressure values are:
- reduce salt and caffeine intake
- perform regular physical activity especially Yoga and aerobics
- try to loose lose some weight if you are overweight.
Foods like lemon juice and garlic can help too.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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