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What Does The BP Level Of 168/102 Suggest?

I am in school studying to be an MA we did vs/ ch today and my blood pressure is 168/102 I have been feeling dizzy and nausea and my right hand is swollen and numb feeling in the morning is it dangerous for my bp to be this high it never does go below 139/90
Wed, 17 Aug 2016
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Considering your age BP above 150/90 is considered high. But it should be at least on three different readings taken apart. If this is so then you are a hypertensive. Consider reducing salt in your diet and doing some exercises before starting medications.
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What Does The BP Level Of 168/102 Suggest?

Considering your age BP above 150/90 is considered high. But it should be at least on three different readings taken apart. If this is so then you are a hypertensive. Consider reducing salt in your diet and doing some exercises before starting medications.