- male
- 50 Years
- 20/02/2025
Lately, my blood pressure seems to be higher than what's considered normal, at 12080. I found this out during my annual medical check-up, and now I can't stop worrying about it. Any advice on how I can manage this or stop overthinking about my BP?
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use medicine
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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