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Is It A Medical Emergency When BP Is High At 37 Weeks Of Pregnancy?
Question: is it a medical emergency 37 weeks pregnant. pressure 122/91?
Brief Answer:
Diastolic Blood pressure is little high.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As your diastolic blood pressure is more than 80, it is quite on the higher side but it is not a medical emergency but yes, you have to consult your treating gynecologist, if your blood pressure was not high previously.
Drink a lot of water, eat healthy and a nutritious diet. Regularly monitor blood pressure. If on the upper side, medicine should be taken as advised by your treating doctor.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information. Good luck.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Richa Agarwal
OBGYN
Diastolic Blood pressure is little high.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As your diastolic blood pressure is more than 80, it is quite on the higher side but it is not a medical emergency but yes, you have to consult your treating gynecologist, if your blood pressure was not high previously.
Drink a lot of water, eat healthy and a nutritious diet. Regularly monitor blood pressure. If on the upper side, medicine should be taken as advised by your treating doctor.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information. Good luck.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Richa Agarwal
OBGYN
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