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[samsonmccarthy]

Before now i have never had a BP concern because i do check it from time to time and its always normal but just recently a friend of mine had a stroke and after seeing him in the hospital i deceided to check my blood pressure.  but quite recently before the unfortunate incident i have been having headaches and feeling feverish so  i decided to check my blood pressure, i was shocked when the doctor told me it was 150/110. This really bothered me and i was asked to rest and check in 3 days which i did and it was 140/100. i was advised to change certain lifestyle and watch what i eat by the doctor. after about a week i checked again and it was 130/80.   i noticed that my heartbeat was faster than usual and i got scared and would shock at every little thing.  My last two checks have been 3 weeks ago and today and both readings were 140/90. Please advise...

[samsonmccarthy]

Thank you so much for your response, I really appreciate. i have checked again and its 140/90. I still experience faster hearbeat occasionally. I would want to know if i follow up with your advise e.g eat healthy, avoid salty food and exercise regularly. Will my blood pressure revert to normal ? am really bothered .. Please educate me more on this...

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
I understand your concern regarding this and it is recommended that you check with your doctor for proper evaluation. Diagnosis of hypertension is usually done with several readings of elevated blood pressure as well as with the help of diagnostic tests. Continue your lifestyle modification, eat health, avoid salty food and exercise regularly. Additional diagnostic tests to check your cholesterol levels may also be indicated. Take care and do keep us posted.