2007-02-12 22:09:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
First thing is to find out if you have "white coat syndrome". That is when you B/P automatically goes up when you are in the doctors office.
To really get an accurate reading you would need to take your B/P lying down, wait 5 minutes, sitting up, wait 5 minutes, and then standing. I would invest in a B/P monitor which sell for under a $100 for digital one.
If your B/P is over 120/80 you might want to go ahead and take the medicine. High B/P is a silent disease. If you are overweight, you should begin to diet and exercise as it will lower the B/P as well. Additionally, I would have your cholesterol checked as high B/P & high cholesterol seems to go hand in hand.
As the other answerer stated, high B/P normally does not have any symptoms. My mother usually get headaches and her chest area sometimes appears red. Her B/P is normally 145/98 which is not good.
Good luck to you
2007-02-12 22:23:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
YES! Silly person! High BP can be very risky if left untreated, can lead to heart attack or stroke - simple solution, take whatever hypertensive medicatin your Doc prescribes for you - one a day for as long as is needed - might only be for a short time or could be forever. Very common condition and very good that you are aware of it, it is symptomless and really, really needs treating by a professional. I am 51 have been taking a BP lowering medication for 20 years - and I'm ok (apart from Wednesdays when I am a helicopter).............
2007-02-12 22:33:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The vast majority of people who suffer from high blood pressure do not have any symptoms attributable to it. However, despite this, high blood pressure if left untreated for any length of time will affect organs such as the heart, kidney, blood vessels and brain. Therefore it is essential that BP is checked regularly and medicines taken continuously as prescribed by your doctor
2007-02-12 22:12:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
To put it simply yes you need to take medication for high blood pressure. That you have no symptoms from it is the normal thing. High Blood pressure can kill you after it ruins your life. It can lead to stroke, heart attack, blindness, kidney failure, and liver disease. So take your medication exactly as prescribed and try to reduce the stress in your life. Add some exercise and lose a few pounds all these will lower your blood pressure and preserve your life.
2007-02-12 22:21:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Better refrain from consuming food with high cholesterol. DRink 4 glasses of water (160 mm each) after you wake up and allow 45 minutes gap before breakfast. Easier and less costly cure for high BP
2007-02-12 22:34:11 · answer #5 · answered by wilma m 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I sometimes feel better when my B/P is up. But if I want to live,
I keep it under control. Medication, lifestyle changes, etc.
Anything from 140/90 and up needs to be taken care of.
You're at risk for stroke, heart disease, even altzhiemers.
2007-02-12 22:19:58 · answer #6 · answered by redman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it may happen. But in place of starting medicines you can control your BP with free hand exercises, yogasane.
2007-02-12 22:23:23 · answer #7 · answered by agni 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is better to take. You may end up with coronary artery disease otherwise.
2007-02-12 23:55:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋