I am a 51 year old male weighing 185-190lb- I have been experience lower back mild discomfort (1 or 2 on 10 point scale) - at 7:30pm I stopped by the BP machine in the grocery store. The reading was 153/103 with my pulse 65. My salt intake has probably been higher due to pistachios - during the past few days, Ive been drinking 3 beers in the evening. Does my BP warrant a trip to the emergency room or should I contact my GP in the morning? No family heart conditions and prior high blood pressure history.
Increase salt intake can cause increase in BP.but if the BP remains high in all readings taken intermittently during the day, i.e. > 140/110 mm of Hg, you need to consult the doctor. You should stop consumption of beer too.