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My My Blood Pressure Was 147/ 100. I Waited 5
Question: my my blood pressure was 147/ 100. I waited 5 mins and it was 153 over 95. When I laid down it was 136 over 85. Should I go to the hospital?
Brief Answer:
Not an emergency.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service. I read your query and here is my advice.
I don't think this is an emergency.
You don't need to go to hospital.
You can use any blood pressure medications you may have at home such nifedipine or hydrochlorothiazide.
You should monitor your blood pressure for a week and if results are elevated you need to consult a cardiologist in order to start a blood pressure treatment.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Not an emergency.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service. I read your query and here is my advice.
I don't think this is an emergency.
You don't need to go to hospital.
You can use any blood pressure medications you may have at home such nifedipine or hydrochlorothiazide.
You should monitor your blood pressure for a week and if results are elevated you need to consult a cardiologist in order to start a blood pressure treatment.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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