Hi, I do my health checkup last 18/08/21, my bp is 100/160, please till me is it worry. What can I do.

Dr. Rakshith DasGeneral Physicianyrs exp

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1. Yes, it is high, bp should be less than 140/90.2. Persisting high bp can cause strokes, heart failure and kidney failure, 3. Bp medications once started usually has to be taken continuously for life, 4. Get 3 alternate day bp recording at same time and if all 3 recordings are high ,you better start taking medications to prevent further organ damage, 5. Try low salt, high fiber diet, fruits and vegetables rich in niacin (vit b3), with early morning exercises on empty stomach (30 mins) which helps to regulate high bp.  

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