- male
- 50 Years
- 23/01/2025
I'm really worried because my blood pressure is reading 140100. I know that's considered high, and I'm wondering what medicine I should be taking for it. Is this something I need to be urgently concerned about? Should I see a doctor right away?
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According to me you have to measure your bp once daily and make a report after that we can make a conclusion and if it is prehypertension range we can try some lifestyle changles avoid salt tea coffee stress etc
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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