Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I've been feeling uncomfortable with my heart. Although I often take medication to control it, the effect is not obvious. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they also prescribed medication. Is a blood pressure of 98 normal?Doctor's answer:
A blood pressure of 98 mmHg has already exceeded the diagnostic criteria for stage III hypertension. Generally, if this type of blood pressure reappears, it is recommended to first adjust lifestyle, pay attention to rest, prevent anxiety and fatigue, quit smoking, and limit alcohol consumption. After 1 to 2 days, a reexamination should be conducted. If the blood pressure level remains at this level, it can be considered as hypertension, and further medication treatment may be necessary. During medication, it is important to closely monitor blood pressure changes to prevent medication overdose from causing hypotension.