hi im a male 29 yrs old and ive been having chest pains when i run 2 miles for a few months now. i went to the medics and they took my blood pressure on friday and it was 124/100. my medics told me to come back every morning to take my blood pressure for five days before they recomend me to see a doc. this morning it was 138/98. i was just wondering how dangerous my blood pressure is. im worried im gonna have a heart attack before i get to see a doctor
Hi don't worry you are 29 and are not going to get a heart attack feeling a bit heavy in chest (chest pain) after running 2 miles is very normal try to increase your running capacity gradually, if you feel chest pain after running 2 miles in one go, cover the distance in two parts. Unless you are a chain smoker, or you have a family history of very early cardiac ailments, chances of it being a pain of cardiac origin are very rare your blood pressure is quiet high considering your age you are having prehistoric hypertension and your diastolic BP is grade 1 (mild hypertension)at your age it should be less than 120/80before starting you with medicines lifestyle change should be tried for at least 3 monthlong smoke45 min of strenuous exercise every day is advised include fibers in your diet take a low salt diet avoid using excess of ghee and butter in food follow this for 3 months if still not relieved will add tablet nevibolol.adv get an ECG done to rule out a cardiac because rest follow suggestions for 3 months