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How can I lower blood pressure fast? Water?

When I had low blood pressure I could eat tons of salt and drink a lot of water and rest. What about high?

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    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    I have a blood pressure monitor, do to a present disease i take my blood pressure several times a day, your blood pressure rises up and down constantly, some times its at 190/101 some times it 106/66 the average is 130/80.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Drinking water will temporarily raise your pressure, not lower it.

    Reducing salt intake will lower your pressure. Many of the foods we eat already have a lot of salt in them. Even a can of corn can have a lot of salt.

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