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Had A Surgery On The Hip. Suffering From Pain. High Blood Pressure Levels. Need To Be Concerned?
When should I begin to worry about my blood pressure being high. It s always elevated when I take it but I am in chronic pain with my pain level at a 5 or 6 always. I m a 37 year old female with back and hip pain after surgeries. October of 2011 fusion in back n left hip surgery in Oct 2012 and right in Dec 2012. I went to Dr today for stomach issues and my BP was 153/113. Should I be concerned?
Mon, 18 Mar 2013
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Yes / see your Internist.
BP of 130/80 is ideal / a bit lower is even better.
140/90 is High Normal (Pre-hypertension)
Your level is definitely elevated / moderate / needs treatment.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Yes / see your Internist.
BP of 130/80 is ideal / a bit lower is even better.
140/90 is High Normal (Pre-hypertension)
Your level is definitely elevated / moderate / needs treatment.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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