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Is BP Of 186/79 And Pulse Of 57 Normal?
Question: I have a pain in the right side of my chest just above the second to last rib area that comes and goes sporadically.
Blood pressure now reads 186/79 Pulse rate 57.
Blood pressure now reads 186/79 Pulse rate 57.
Brief Answer:
Visit the ER and get evaluated.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone very carefully through your query. There are two components of your problem. Your pain seems to be due to gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux. But the second component, the high blood pressure needs to be promptly treated with suitable medication.
In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following:
* Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals.
* Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit).
* Take Prilosec (omeprazole) once daily before breakfast.
* Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fiber intake.
* Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper.
* Take curd or yogurt on daily basis. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help.
* Stress reduction has a very important role to play. Yoga and meditation should help.
* Visit the ER and get an EKG done. If the EKG is normal gastroesophageal reflux would be the likely cause as suggested. The doctor in the ER would also be able to administer suitable BP medication.
Hopefully that should help.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Visit the ER and get evaluated.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone very carefully through your query. There are two components of your problem. Your pain seems to be due to gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux. But the second component, the high blood pressure needs to be promptly treated with suitable medication.
In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following:
* Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals.
* Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit).
* Take Prilosec (omeprazole) once daily before breakfast.
* Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fiber intake.
* Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper.
* Take curd or yogurt on daily basis. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help.
* Stress reduction has a very important role to play. Yoga and meditation should help.
* Visit the ER and get an EKG done. If the EKG is normal gastroesophageal reflux would be the likely cause as suggested. The doctor in the ER would also be able to administer suitable BP medication.
Hopefully that should help.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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