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Is BP Value Of 120/93 A Cause For Concern?
Question: hi Dr, i am 35 years old and just decided to check my bp cos i have been soo stressed with work lately.BP is 120/93.been soo stressed lately. Pls recommend drugs or a therapy for relaxation.
Brief Answer:
Normal blood pressure
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for the question and welcome to Health Care Magic. I understand your concern.
It is normal that under psychological stress blood pressure figures can go higher than normal. Your readings are not worrisome. Blood pressure, especially diastolic (the "down" portion) tends to go higher than normal but it can be easily attributed to physical activity, paychological stress, caffeine-containing beverages. a blood pressure reading of 120/93 mmHg is totally normal, not only for your age, but for elderly as well.
As for the stress part, I would recommend you to be started on a short (7 to 10 day trial) with anxiety relievers (benzodiazepines). I would strongly recommend you to consult this strategy with a clinical psychologist or a psychiatrist. Everybody, including me, is prone to everyday, stressful episodes, which, if these episodes compete with our quality of life and/or work, should be treated with short-term usage of benzodiazepines. I am adamant to stress that a 60-minute physical activity a day has great benefits on the mental status. Not anything strenuous, even walking and light jogging helps.
I hope I was helpful with my answer. I am happy to help if you have followup questions. Please rate the answer, if you do not. Wish you a good health.
Best regards,
Dr. Meriton
Normal blood pressure
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for the question and welcome to Health Care Magic. I understand your concern.
It is normal that under psychological stress blood pressure figures can go higher than normal. Your readings are not worrisome. Blood pressure, especially diastolic (the "down" portion) tends to go higher than normal but it can be easily attributed to physical activity, paychological stress, caffeine-containing beverages. a blood pressure reading of 120/93 mmHg is totally normal, not only for your age, but for elderly as well.
As for the stress part, I would recommend you to be started on a short (7 to 10 day trial) with anxiety relievers (benzodiazepines). I would strongly recommend you to consult this strategy with a clinical psychologist or a psychiatrist. Everybody, including me, is prone to everyday, stressful episodes, which, if these episodes compete with our quality of life and/or work, should be treated with short-term usage of benzodiazepines. I am adamant to stress that a 60-minute physical activity a day has great benefits on the mental status. Not anything strenuous, even walking and light jogging helps.
I hope I was helpful with my answer. I am happy to help if you have followup questions. Please rate the answer, if you do not. Wish you a good health.
Best regards,
Dr. Meriton
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
benzodiazepines,how many mg and dosage pls. Tnks Dr so happy to know.was worried my bp is high.now I can relax.
Brief Answer:
Welcome back
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
I am sorry but online prescriptions are not allowed, and not valid, as well. I would suggest you alprazolam 0.25 mg. But, you should at least consult a clinical psychologist about the frequency of taking. I assure you that your blood pressure is fine.
If not bothering to you, please rate my answer.
Kind regards,
Dr. Meriton
Welcome back
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
I am sorry but online prescriptions are not allowed, and not valid, as well. I would suggest you alprazolam 0.25 mg. But, you should at least consult a clinical psychologist about the frequency of taking. I assure you that your blood pressure is fine.
If not bothering to you, please rate my answer.
Kind regards,
Dr. Meriton
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Don't understand Dr. u said benzodiazepines early.now alphrazalom?
Brief Answer:
Welcome back.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Alprazolam (mostly known in the United States as Xanax) is a drug from the vast family of benzodiazepines.
I hope this helps.
Best regards,
Dr. Meriton
Welcome back.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Alprazolam (mostly known in the United States as Xanax) is a drug from the vast family of benzodiazepines.
I hope this helps.
Best regards,
Dr. Meriton
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
kk Dr. how many mg?
Brief Answer:
Hello
Detailed Answer:
I have mentioned it in my second answer. It should be taken once a day, before going to sleep. These are the current recommendations. As a cardiologist, I would recommend you to consult a clinical psychologist, as well.
Take care,
Dr. Meriton
Hello
Detailed Answer:
I have mentioned it in my second answer. It should be taken once a day, before going to sleep. These are the current recommendations. As a cardiologist, I would recommend you to consult a clinical psychologist, as well.
Take care,
Dr. Meriton
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
kk Dr. Tnk u
Brief Answer:
Not at all.
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
I am glad that I was helpful.
Please, rate the answer.
Bye,
Dr. Meriton
Not at all.
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
I am glad that I was helpful.
Please, rate the answer.
Bye,
Dr. Meriton
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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