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Q: Hypertension Stage 1 ?
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LD2004
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Today when I was at Wal-mart I used the blood pressure machine and I was quite scared by the results. It said my blood pressure is 144 over 81.
What does this mean? My mom said high blood pressure is hereditary in our family.
I don't have any insurance right now, but should I see a doctor?
Thanks in advance..
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LynnRuder
New User
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meblonde01
Extremely eHealthy
| LD2004 wrote: |
| Hi, I just turned 21 on May 12. I'm a female, and I'm not very active and honestly I don't have very good eating habits. I'm a little chubby, but not terribly overweight.
Today when I was at Wal-mart I used the blood pressure machine and I was quite scared by the results. It said my blood pressure is 144 over 81. What does this mean? My mom said high blood pressure is hereditary in our family. I don't have any insurance right now, but should I see a doctor? Thanks in advance.. |
Yes, I agree take it aftyer resting. If you eat alot of salt try cutting back. But I think you will find it to be lower if you rested first. It's really isn't that bad.. 120/80 or lower. is where you want to be you are off just a little.. If you can't affort to go to the doc.. fire stations and will take your blood pressure for you too. no charge..
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