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Is A Blood Pressure Reading Of 178/81 A Serious Concern?
My husband take blood pressure medicine and yesterday his blood pressure was low, so he did not take it this morning. He just got in from work and checked his blood pressure and it was 187/78. He looked online to see what would lower it quickly beside his blood pressure medicine. He he soaked his feet in hot water and it has gone down to 178/81. He is stubborn and he does not have insurance until 06/16/2016 so he will not let me take him to the emergency room. Should we be concerned, isn t this dangerous.
Wed, 27 Jul 2016
Hi...Can understand your concern ...As per your query about a blood pressure reading which is 178/81 is a high systolic blood pressure you should concern it an emergency situation..The blood pressure up to this range can even cause serious conditions like bleed from nose ,ear or haemorrhage in brain or even paralysis..I suggest you to not take it lightly by your husband and consult a physician or a cardiologist or to the emergency room...Restrict salty diet and other triggering factors for high bp like fatty and oily foods,stressful physical activity ,high temperature etc.I hope the information helps you..Take care.
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