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What Causes Abnormal Blood Pressure?
im 28 years old 180 ilbs woman, I had numbness in my face for a day and half I decieded to take my bp and it was 133 over 79 with 80 beats is this normal or could it be I have a serious issue i dont have insurance and Im trying to see if im over reacting
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
Your Systolic pressure (133)is a little high. Diastolic pressure and heart rate is normal.
Numbness, however needs to be further investigated, even though it does not persist.
Moving clots in the blood supply of the brain can cause transient symptoms. This is a precursor for stroke which if not treated on time can lead to nerve damage and paralysis.
- do you have any family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, stroke?
-do you have any other medical issues?or take any medications?
-any other symptoms like giddiness, breathing difficulty, muscle weakness, headaches, palpitations, digestion troubles?
-do you smoke or consume alcohol?
I recommend :
- a physician consult
-assessment of risk factors and current status of heart, lung, vascular and kidney function.
- blood tests (complete blood count, Thyroid panel, lipid profile, blood glucose panel,)
-carotid doppler. MRI angiography of brain if required
-electrocardiogram and stress test.
Please seek medical attention to catch any Impending stroke and treat early. I understand that without Insurance, costs can be difficult to cover. However try to get a basic work up and assess risk.
If you have any facial expressions asymmetry, weakness of muscles or limbs, unexplained headaches, giddiness or breathing difficulty, or numbness again, fainting spells, go to the ER right away.
Hope this helps.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health
Thank you for your query.
Your Systolic pressure (133)is a little high. Diastolic pressure and heart rate is normal.
Numbness, however needs to be further investigated, even though it does not persist.
Moving clots in the blood supply of the brain can cause transient symptoms. This is a precursor for stroke which if not treated on time can lead to nerve damage and paralysis.
- do you have any family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, stroke?
-do you have any other medical issues?or take any medications?
-any other symptoms like giddiness, breathing difficulty, muscle weakness, headaches, palpitations, digestion troubles?
-do you smoke or consume alcohol?
I recommend :
- a physician consult
-assessment of risk factors and current status of heart, lung, vascular and kidney function.
- blood tests (complete blood count, Thyroid panel, lipid profile, blood glucose panel,)
-carotid doppler. MRI angiography of brain if required
-electrocardiogram and stress test.
Please seek medical attention to catch any Impending stroke and treat early. I understand that without Insurance, costs can be difficult to cover. However try to get a basic work up and assess risk.
If you have any facial expressions asymmetry, weakness of muscles or limbs, unexplained headaches, giddiness or breathing difficulty, or numbness again, fainting spells, go to the ER right away.
Hope this helps.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health
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