but on new years (two days ago) i got smashed drunk. I had my last drink at 6am, jan 1st. the doctor took my blood pressure twice today at 5pm and it was 135 over 95... should i be concerned?
2007-01-02 12:43:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
You said you quit drinking for the entire year of 2006... are you a recovering alcoholic? If so, withdrawal (and stress in general) can cause your blood pressure to elevate.
The top number (systolic) is slightly high, but the bottom number (diastolic) is what really concerns me.
get your self a blood pressure monitoring machine (they have them at any drug store, for around $20). Start monitoring your blood pressure at least once a day. That one pressure alone is not very significant, but if it becomes a norm, then your MD needs to know. In that case, He/she may recommend diet, exercise or meds to get the blood pressure within normal limits.
Again, one pressure reading is not diagnostic. Several over a period of time is a better indicator of a problem. Do not ignore it... elevated pressure over time causes damage to the blood vessels and can lead to very real and serious health complications. Proactive steps to care for you and your health now will make a huge difference later.
2007-01-02 12:56:35 · answer #1 · answered by louxloux 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-18 04:09:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is a little high, however no need to be overly concerned until it hits about 140. Of course the big determining factor is your normal bp. Some people are naturally higher than others. Cut salt out of your diet, alcohol doesn't have everything to do with that one. Another thing ot consider, a friend of mine gets what is called white coat syndrome at times, where for some reason his bp goes high whenever he goes to docs. Doc chats for a while and tries the bp again and it is right down to normal.
2007-01-02 12:54:13 · answer #3 · answered by memyselfandI 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those kind of numbers just mean you need to get it checked once or twice a week and watch it. If it stays high like that your doc will probably want to treat it. Get your blood pressure checked a couple of times a week for a while and update your doc if your numbers stay high.
2007-01-02 12:45:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a little high. Get it checked again in a week or a month and see whether it has gone down. If it hasn't, you may need to do something about it. You have a problem if it stays elevated. But it may have been elevated due to the drinking episode; if it goes back down, you are okay.
2007-01-02 12:55:13 · answer #5 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your bottom number is a little high, what did the doctor say? usually we have our patients come back in a week for another blood pressure check, and if it is still high the doctor will start them on some medicines. In the mean time cut out salt and caffeine. good luck.
2007-01-02 12:47:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anna Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alcohol will contribute to high blood pressure but so will eating a lot of junk food, also if you are over weight,to much fat in the blood vessels blocks the flow of blood also you have to exercise or walk a lot and 29 is kind of young to have high blood pressure i am in my 60,s and my pressure is 120 over 72 also stress will bring it on also .hope this helps .
2007-01-02 12:57:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-07-19 07:31:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't get excited yet. Wait about a week without any drinking and see if it has went down.
2007-01-02 12:50:43 · answer #9 · answered by wishorstish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋