I'm a 33-year-old guy who hits the gym pretty regularly. I had my blood pressure checked around 2 p.m. and it was 140 over 80. Is that normal? Should I be concerned?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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A blood pressure reading of 14080 is slightly elevated. For individuals under 60 years old, the ideal blood pressure is typically considered to be below 12080. Since you are physically active and regularly go to the gym, lifestyle modifications can be the first step in managing your blood pressure. However, if your blood pressure remains consistently elevated, medication may be necessary. I recommend you try to incorporate more cardiovascular exercise and a low-sodium diet into your routine. If needed, you can consider taking medications like Losartan 50mg once daily to help lower your blood pressure. Remember to consult with your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

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I'm feeling this weird chest pain mostly around my heart, and it happens a lot when I breathe. My heart rate's been really fast too, and I can't stop feeling jittery. Should I be worried about this? What's going on?

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I've been having heart pain for about 10 days now and it's really starting to worry me. It's also affecting my lower shoulder and back, and I'm finding it hard to breathe sometimes. I feel tired all the time and occasionally feel nauseous too. I'm concerned about what's going on. Do you think this could be something serious?

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