My mother is 52 & 5ft 6in.  Lately she has been having high blood pressure ranging from 159/104 - 173/92.  Its usually lower than this, but lately it has been high.  Is this something she should be concerned about & maybe even seek medical attention for?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, sh should definitely consult doctor for this blood pressure reading. Common causes for hypertension in females are 1. Increasing age (stiffness of arteries) 2. Post menopausal age (low estrogen) 3. Family history. So first two are likely causes in your mothers case. She should definitely consult doctor and get done 1. Blood pressure control 2. ECG and 2d echo to rule other heart diseases 3. Sugar level time rule out diabetes 4. Lipid profile to rule out dyslipidemia. She will need antihypertensive Chat Doctor.  Along with