My blodd pressure always runs about 98-100/52-58. I recently found out that the systolic pressure was low?

Question

I am a student in a medical class and while taking BP I learned that my systolic number is a little on the low side. I was wondering if anyone had any insight as to why this might be. I am very active-3to5days a wk. workouts, I am 30yrs. old, and my diet is great. I would appreciate any help, thanks!

Answer 1

Blood pressure is like body weight, it's hard to make everyone fit in the perfect senario. There is a good chance that you may have a normal low blood pressure, and there is nothing to worry about. You should look at other symptoms as well, do you get dizzy or fatigued easily? Do you have problems losing weight? Do you ever feel like your heart is fluttering? Some reasons for low blood pressure that can be caused from problems stem from hypothyroidism or adrenal gland problems. There are some simple tests for both of these. But usually the go along with a series of other problems as well. For a thyroid problem you can check your axillary (armpit) temperature in the morning when you wake up. If it is low, it could be from your slow thyroid. If you have a blood pressure cuff, put it around your calf. Pump the pressure up until it is uncomfortable. Someone with Adrenal gland problems will not be able to take much pressure at all, usually 10-30 mm hg. Normally you should be able to at least go to 100.

Answer 2

Last time I was at the doctors, my blood pressure was 99/55. I knew nothing about blood pressure at the time, and asked the nurse what that meant and if it was okay, and she said I was fine. When I came home that day, I did some reasearch on the internet. I found out my blood pressure was about that of a baby's actually. However, from everything I've read, you workout alot (as do I) and for active people this is normal. The more active you become, the slower your resting heart rate is, and in turn your blood pressure decreases. It makes you more efficient whenever you workout, and it's better than having a very high blood pressure. I hope this could help you out!

Answer 3

3 years ago, I was diagnosed - hypertension with a reading of 160/100. I used to feel dizzy a lot, my legs had awful cramps, and levels were very low in my potassium, causing my fingers and toes to always cramp together. One day I started to feel really faint while I was driving with my daughter in the back seat and I passed out, hitting 3 cars and ending up in a ditch. That moment,I knew I had to do something because my meds weren't working. I heard about this diet from a friend and thought I'd give it a shot. The results have been remarkable. In just 21 days, I honestly can't remember feeling this good, my blood pressure went from 175/110 to 125/70.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

well, low blood pressue has not caused scientists open a full chapter on it. you cannot find any definition of low blood pressure and it is not a risk factor for any kind of medical problems. as a matter of fact low blood pressure in otherwise healthy people is considered as an anti-risk factor meaning that it is just great!!!
so, if you do not experience dizziness, or blackouts when you are standing from the ground it should not be a source of any concern. be happy you are a hypotensive one!
this is not a scientific recommendation, but you can add a small amount of salt to your diet. it will help increase your blood pressure. remember that using extra salt is not healthy and you need to check your blood pressure regularly.
good luck.

Answer 6

It's not a problem, honey. A little information can be a dangerous thing. This might be "normal" for you! If it was under 50 diostolic then I might be concerned. But if you're not having dizziness or lightheadedness, don't worry. You pressure will go up and down throughout the day.

Answer 7

I don't know why that is but I do know from my own which I had problems with 130/50 can be normal for some people. if it where to go under 50 then you should get worried. I hear that alot of people have a normal bp of 90/50. WARNING SIGNS is when you start to get light headed and dizzy then I would go to the dr. good luck to you!

Answer 8

I have low blood preasure. my doc. told me its prolly genetic and nothing to worry about.