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How many weeks should i be able to see improvement of my 140/90 bp? am runnung/walking 10km sat and sun
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See your PCP.: This blood pressure is only mildly elevated . This could be due to other problems that cannot be resolved with exercise. It would be best to see your pcp.
Answered 10/9/2013
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Maybe never: Hypertension may not respond to exercise and diet. In those cases, anti hypertensive meds are necessary.
Answered 10/10/2013
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