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[|Human|] My blood pressure was 157/102 and the machine started beeping. The PA recommended that I see my PCP. I had a cervical fusion about 13 days ago and was told that after surgery they had difficulty waking me and getting my bp under control. I have never had bp problems before but I have been experiencing a lot of stressors 2 days before my surgery and since. What can I do to lower my bp without medication and could the surgery have contributed to this too?
[|AI|]  Hello, Thanks for posting your query on Chat Doctor ...* Brief Answer: surgery as a stress causes high blood pressure readings, diet and lifestyle modification are a good start*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 does not help, medications are a must. That is usually decided by your doctor according to your condition and comorbidities. Some Chat Doctor. 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 : measure blood pressure accurately away of stress or anxiety. 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 comorbidities and readings before surgery.*Conclusion: I suggest you adhere to good diet and avoid caffeinated