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Are Increased BP And Chest Discomfort A Cause For Concern?
I've had bp in the hypertensive figures for the past several days. I typically have been in the 120's/70's range until past 6 weeks or so. This morning at 6:30 a.m. I'm at 154/95 then again 10 minutes later about same with some chest discomfort (left side). Took an aspirin and trying to keep calm. Any concerns?
Mon, 14 Mar 2016
Hi,
Wish you had mentioned a few more details like:
your age
any history of heart disease in family.
Any other disease like Diabetes, lipid abnormality
Chest pain : any radiation of the pain, any relationship to exertion
Anyways you should start to take low salt in diet and see a local doctor for proper assessment and necessary treatment.
Can't say if it was of any help to you. Anyways do let us know.
Dr. Pinak
Wish you had mentioned a few more details like:
your age
any history of heart disease in family.
Any other disease like Diabetes, lipid abnormality
Chest pain : any radiation of the pain, any relationship to exertion
Anyways you should start to take low salt in diet and see a local doctor for proper assessment and necessary treatment.
Can't say if it was of any help to you. Anyways do let us know.
Dr. Pinak
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