Use preventive steps: This is in the range we call pre-hypertension. It doesnt require treatment except in special groups (diabetes, kidney disease), but it will tend to get worse if you don't keep a healthy lifestyle including a heart healthy diet, regular physical activity, lose weight if needed, limit salt, and avoid more than 1-2 alcoholic drinks a day. Birth control and anti-inflammatory pills also raise bp.
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