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Yesterday while I was in market and took the bp test, in that reading my bp was 138 and 98.. please confirm if this is normal or require medical attention?
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1st take proper rest for 5 min and than measure the BP. 138/98 is elevated if it's remain elevated same after 3-4 random reading
Than we should start tablet after some investigations to rule out secondary Hypertension
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Random BP measurement for 3-4 times and make a chart of it.
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single BP reading of 138/98 is slightly high and can be due to stress or activity. Please check BP again at rest on 2–3 occasions and consult if readings remain high.
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
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This reading would generally be considered as hypertensive as your diastolic component i.e 98 is high so would recommend a doctor consult
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Need more details, consult if u want to know more
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Hey, thanks for reaching out. That reading—138/98—is actually considered Stage 2 Hypertension. Now, don't panic just yet because taking BP in a crowded market isn't always accurate, but that diastolic (98) is high enough that we need to keep an eye on it. Try to track it for the next two mornings before you have tea or coffee. If it stays in this range, let’s connect for a quick consult to see if it’s just stress or something that needs a bit of management."
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Rest for 5 minutes in a quiet chair and take 2–3 readings over the next few days
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Need some lifestyle modification
Daily brisk walk
Avoid junk food
Eat healthy
Adequate rest and maintain hydration.then BP charting morning and evening if it persist can connect me on practo
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You are in the market and ur bp reading was absolutely normal
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get the bp checked three times daily . and while checking the blood pressure the machine should be at the level of the heart and and then still again the bp is high then consider significant and both legs should not be cross legged while measuring bp.
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u should not be having any anxiety or stress or should not take tea or coffee prior to bp measurment
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You need to check it again...if still increase at the time of rest...then you need to take medicine
Consult for better and further management
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Check 2readings , after settling down then consult
Highnormal!
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You should check the bp routinely weekly thrice... If average od ur bp values higher.. Then consult me throgh practo or wattsap nine zero seven two twozero seven zero nine three
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A single BP reading of 138/98 mmHg is not normal, but it also does not confirm hypertension by itself.
• The systolic (138) is in the high-normal / stage-1 range
• The diastolic (98) is clearly high
Market BP machines often give falsely high readings due to stress, movement, recent walking, caffeine, or anxiety. So this reading is a warning sign, not a diagnosis.
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1. Recheck BP properly
• Measure at home or clinic
• Sit quietly for 5 minutes
• No tea/coffee, smoking, or walking for 30 minutes prior
• Take 2 readings morning & evening for 5–7 days
2. Note the pattern
• If diastolic stays ≥90 repeatedly, you need medical evaluation
3. Consult a doctor if:
• Readings stay ≥140/90
• You have symptoms like headache, dizziness, chest discomfort
• You have anxiety, obesity, diabetes, or family history
Health Tips
• Avoid checking BP during stress or in crowded places
• Reduce salt, packaged food, and late-night meals
• Maintain regular sleep and daily walking
• Anxiety itself can spike BP temporarily — don’t panic over one reading
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Why in market bp test ?? Kindly elaborate.
One bp reading we should not start anti hypertensive.
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do bp check in resting condition. not suddenly after walking doing some work..it may give u false reading.
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Diastolic is high.
BUT WITH ONE READING OF BP U ASK WHETHER U NEED MEDICINE????
LISTEN U NEED AT LEAST 7 TO 20 CONSECUTIVE READING TO DECIDE.
AT PRESENT
TAB CLONAZEPAM 0.5 ONE AT NIGHT AFTER DINNER FOR 3 DAYS FOR PROPER REST.
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will have to recheck again
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Single reading of bp
Does not told the disease
This bp is good
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get bp reading for 3 consecutive days
at different times at sitting for 10 min aleast
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Normally BP is fluctuated by alot of factors so its normal to be but high in some rush or stress but if your family history is hypertensive then you are already at high risk so better to be precautionary.
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check BP again in evening and then book consultation if it is still high.
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See , firstly you were in the market , walking, searching , so much of anxiousness already.
So before checking blood pressure next time - settle down for a bit.
You are 36 yr old rn so I would suggest
Take another reading. Then after 10 mins monitor another reading. 2 readings are required.
You cannot be called hypertensive by just one reading at a crowded place.
Next Steps
if readings are high -
get lipid profile
kidney Profile
liver profile
diabetes profile done.
and consult .
Health Tips
eat less salt.
stay hydrated.
less oil in meals.
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Hello, this BP reading slightly higher than normally expected. Still, a single reading is not enough to comment. Plus there are other factors that affect BP readings. Hence, it would be preferable if you could keep a BP record of few days in different settings and at different times.
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Nothing to worry madam
Next Steps
recheck your blood pressure after taking rest of 5 minutes
Health Tips
if still bp is raised, consult me.
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Bp needs to be monitored thrice before we come to final diagnosis
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This depends on how many times you are getting this. I suggest you to monitor bp thrice a day in morning, evening, bedtime, for one week and make a chart of that and consult me on practo for further evaluation and management. One time doesn't consider you have high blood pressure
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high bp can be also due to smoking, stress also. so to come to any conclusion, bp charting will be helpful. also it will tell if bp is increasing at what time of the day it's the least and high, helpful for proper medication
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Nothing to be concerned.
Repeat BP later .
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Dr. Lesha Panchal
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Shivpuri
Don’t worry, its normal only. You were in the market and you were actively moving, this can also cause to show quite high blood pressure readings. But if you are much worried about it, take the 2nd reading after sitting calmly for 5-10 minutes. Take the next reading and even if it is high, consult me
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evalauted
Do consult
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Salt restrictions
Avoid stress
Reduce weight
Proper diet and sleep
Regular check up
No medicine as of nw
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
No need to worry, it's normal
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Dr. Anand Prakash Pandey
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Normal bp don't worry , monitor bp regularly and get a pattern ,single value doesn't decide anything
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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. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Mouna H N
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bengaluru
Hello ,
According to your age the BP recording what you got is higher than normal . But there will be called physiological changes in the BP recordings - that js the BP fluctuates in some conditions - like after walk / after running / after exercise/ after smoking / after consuming coffee / if sleep is inadequate etc . Also your family history matters . The lifestyle , diet , exercise also adds to health .
Also only one reading doesn’t diagnose hypertension. Kindly get a follow up. Anxiety also shows increase in BP.
You may have above normal BP reading - but consider above conditions first before come to a conclusion by yourself.
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Consult a physician and get follow up BP measurements.
Be calm , with adequate sleep and rest please check BP
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Dr. Himanshu Sankhala
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Bp check regularly
Next Steps
Salt restrictions
Weight reduction
Lifestyle management
Health Tips
If persistent above 140
Kindly consult
Otherwise no problem
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Dr Vandana Andrews
Family Physician
New Delhi
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Dr. Anusha P
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Bangalore
Get your bp checked again
After 10 min of rest
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once you know the values, kindly share them
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Little high
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Dr. Rohit Bakshi
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Jammu
This is normal bp as you recorded it in market. Don’t worry. You are absolutely normal.
Next Steps
Nothing to worry
Health Tips
Take a reading of resting BP (BP after 15 minutes resting)
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