<s>[INST] just got a call from a friend (43 year old male) his blood pressure is 170/110 (at home BP tester). He has a history of high blood pressure.Should he go immediately to Dr? We stuffed our faces last night with pizza. Could it be a temporary rise in BP ue to the the high sodium intake? [/INST] Hello, Thanks for posting your query on Healthcare Magic...* Brief Answer:Too much salt intake may cause temporary high blood pressure .*Explanation: My opinion is that high blood pressure on many occasions is an indication for control .That happens on many levels. First, be sure that high blood pressure is not secondary to any other diseases as Cushing or renal failure.Then ,Diet with low salt and less fat content is crucial. Exercise and other healthy activities are also a mean to control blood pressure. If all that dose not help, medications are a must .That is usually decided by your doctor according to your condition and comorbidities .Some drugs that are perfect for patients are not necessary good for others.Regular blood pressure monitoring is as important as starting treatment so that we could assess efficacy of the medication we started.I suggest my patients the following low salt n diet and avoid excessive salty food or caffeinated drinks.The information provided by you is not sufficient to provide a good opinion. If someone comes to me with this condition I would ask them about  other blood pressure readings and personal data like height and weight and other comorbidities.*Conclusion: I suggest your friend to moderate his diet to a more healthy less salty.   If you have any further questions I will be happy to help, If not, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your friend good health. </s>