- Female
- 34 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm a bit concerned because my diastolic pressure keeps hitting around or sometimes over 100, while my systolic pressure is almost always under 130, only rarely going above that. Is this something I should be worried about? Does this mean I'm a BP patient now? Also, I'm really interested in knowing if there's a natural way to manage this without having to rely on tablets. What can I do?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Thats unusual,visit General Physician for appropriate approach.and maintain balanced diet and healthy lifestyle
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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