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Should I Be Concerned Of Low BP?

I went to the doctor and my blood pressure was 164/100 I have always had low pressure 117/78 never high. He checked it again a little later and it was the same. He told me to wait a week and get it checked again. Should I be concerned? I have been under some pressure changing jobs and all. Could this be a cause?



Wed, 3 Feb 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely be concerned.
Stress and tension are biggest risk factors for hypertension.
Since you are having stressful life, you should definitely get done repeat blood pressure monitoring after 1 week and if you still have higher pressure readings then you need to start anti hypertensive drug.
Stress management is the key in your case.
So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Counselling plays very important role in control of stress along with drug.
This will also help in control of blood pressure.
No need to worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Should I Be Concerned Of Low BP?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely be concerned. Stress and tension are biggest risk factors for hypertension. Since you are having stressful life, you should definitely get done repeat blood pressure monitoring after 1 week and if you still have higher pressure readings then you need to start anti hypertensive drug. Stress management is the key in your case. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Counselling plays very important role in control of stress along with drug. This will also help in control of blood pressure. No need to worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.