29 year old male, normal day to day activities, 59 175 lbs..no family known family history with hypertension, medical background is normal for age, surgery on broken foot. blood pressure is reading 136/90 at pharmacy...this is staying consistent. Normal diet. Is this something we should worry about?
136/90 is not a reading that should make you worry. Instead, you should be cautious and start taking precautions. I would have advised my patient to bring the blood pressure down to around 120/80. The measures include regular physical activity with cut down on sedentary activities, a well-balanced diet with reduced intake of salt and activities that reduces stress in life like meditation and others. I would follow up my patient for 6 months after lifestyle modifications. If the blood pressure remains the same despite intensive lifestyle modifications, I would suggest medications at that stage. Hope I have answered your concerns. Thanks.