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I am 55 years old and my blood pressure is 120/88 I am not taking any blood pressure medications right now I don't have diabetes what to do now??
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-Your BP 120/88 mmHg is near normal with mildly elevated diastolic value
-No immediate need for BP medicines if you have no diabetes, kidney disease, or symptoms
Next Steps
-Monitor BP weekly and maintain a BP chart
-Reduce salt, oily foods, smoking/alcohol if present
-Do regular walking/exercise 30–40 mins daily and maintain good sleep
-Get yearly sugar, lipid profile, kidney function, and ECG checkup
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-Avoid stress and excess caffeine intake
-Seek medical review if BP repeatedly goes above 140/90 or symptoms like headache, dizziness, chest pain occur
-Contact me anytime on Practo for further consultation
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Your BP reading is overall fairly acceptable and not an emergency, so there’s no need to panic 👍 Regular monitoring, good sleep, reduced salt intake and lifestyle care are usually the first steps if you want, you can book a consultation with me for a proper risk assessment and personalized guidance.
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A Blood Pressure reading of 120/88 mmHg is considered 'Pre-hypertension'. While your Systolic (upper) number is perfect, your Diastolic (lower) number is slightly elevated. At 55, this is not a cause for immediate alarm or medication, but it is a clear signal from your body to start making lifestyle adjustments. Since you don't have diabetes, we have a great opportunity to manage this naturally and prevent it from becoming full-blown hypertension
Next Steps
Potassium-Rich Foods: "Include bananas, oranges, and coconut water in your diet, as potassium helps balance out the effects of sodium and relaxes blood vessel walls."
Physical Activity: "Start with 30 minutes of brisk walking 5 days a week. Regular exercise keeps your arteries flexible, which naturally lowers diastolic pressure."
Caution: "Do not start any 'Blood Pressure' supplements or herbal remedies without a medical consult, as they can sometimes interfere with your natural heart rhythm."
Red Flags: "If you experience sudden blurring of vision, severe headache, or chest heaviness, please consult a doctor immediately."
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120/88 is the perfect stage to take control through lifestyle changes before medicines become necessary. Book a full session to discuss your progress.
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Your b.p is o.k., no need of any medicine.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Shreya Pradip Gudka
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Mumbai
Need to evaluate you in whole
BP is normal as of now
What about lipids (cholesterol)
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Get your routine blood work done including full body check up
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