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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety And BP Of 129/90
Question: My blood pressure is currently 129/90. I am a 43 year old female who suffers anxiety. I am traveling and in a higher altitude then I am used to 1310 meters. Should I be concerned?
Brief Answer:
No need to worry about bp
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
With respect to blood pressure, no need to be concerned. It's normal and there is no baseline risk.
However, risks associated with high altitude which are for all individuals like low oxygen tension and hypoxia will be there. Overall, no need to worry.
No need to worry about bp
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
With respect to blood pressure, no need to be concerned. It's normal and there is no baseline risk.
However, risks associated with high altitude which are for all individuals like low oxygen tension and hypoxia will be there. Overall, no need to worry.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Thank you. Inwas reading online that a blood pressure like this is called the silent killer and got me comcerned
Brief Answer:
Yes high blood pressure is problem
Detailed Answer:
Yes, high blood pressure is silent killer, persistently more than 140/90 mmhg. Yours is normal. You just monitor rest blood pressure frequently and make a chart. If found abnormal, then we ll take action. As a precautionary measures, have low salt diet and regular exercises.
Yes high blood pressure is problem
Detailed Answer:
Yes, high blood pressure is silent killer, persistently more than 140/90 mmhg. Yours is normal. You just monitor rest blood pressure frequently and make a chart. If found abnormal, then we ll take action. As a precautionary measures, have low salt diet and regular exercises.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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