I need to raise my blood pressure?

Question

My blood pressure is currently 100/56... I need to make it higher.. it's way too low. Any ideas on how to do this? I know exercising would be a good solution, but any others?

16 years old and 120 lbs.

If that helps any.

Oh yeah... and I'm 5'5"

Answer 1

Okay, you're a 5'5" 16-year-old weighing 120 lbs. and you want to RAISE your blood pressure WHY? Because YOU say it's too low? You're not a doctor, are you? Did an actual physician tell you that your blood pressure is too low? Because that's not how it really works (and I'll get to that in a bit).

And please don't take the silly, unhealthy, and perhaps dangerous advice certain people here have given you on how to raise your blood pressure.

Now, I was always confused myself why certain doctors used to tell me that my blood pressure was too low. I was always happy at that news. I thought HIGH blood pressure was the thing to avoid! (And it is!)

Anyway, and I'm taking this right off a reputable web site: "Current guidelines define normal blood pressure as lower than 120/80."

So, you sound to me like you're a healthy female. But wait, it may not be so!

Again, from the aforementioned web site: "Low blood pressure is blood pressure that is so low that it is causing symptoms or signs due to the low flow of blood through the arteries and veins. When the flow of blood is too low to deliver enough oxygen and nutrients to vital organs such as the brain, heart, and kidney; the organs do not function normally and may be permanently damaged.

"It should be noted that unlike high blood pressure, which is defined on the basis of blood pressure alone, low blood pressure is defined primarily by signs and symptoms of low blood flow. [For example, "going from a sitting or lying position to a standing position often brings out the symptoms of low blood pressure" such as light-headedness, dizziness, or fainting.]

"In fact, some individuals may have a blood pressure of 90/50 and have no signs or symptoms of low blood pressure, and, therefore, not have low blood pressure while others who normally have a blood pressure of 130/80 may develop symptoms and signs of low blood pressure if their blood pressure drops to 100/60."

Confused yet? Me too. Here's that pesky web site again: "Low blood pressure in healthy subjects without symptoms or organ damage needs NO TREATMENT. [Emphasis mine.] All patients with symptoms possibly due to low blood pressure should be evaluated by a doctor."

Get it now? Go get a doctor's opinion and if he or she says you have the blood pressure of a corpse, then you have something to worry about. Depending on the cause, the doctor will tell you how to treat that naughty low blood pressure. Again, blood pressure is only considered "low" if you experience symptoms, which may indicate that you actually have low blood pressure that's unhealthy instead of normal and healthy blood pressure, which is defined as under 120/80.

By the way, I was 105/68 as recently as three weeks ago, so you definitely "own" me. Then again, I'm much older than you.

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Answer 4

Talk to your doctor. You are much better off with low blood pressure than high, and if you tank up on saturated fats and sugars like is suggested here, you will raise your cholesterol and risk clogged arteries and diabetes. Lack of exercise and a poor diet will raise your bp, but the risks are greater than the benefits. Exercise will raise your blood pressure temporarily, but is generally used to lower blood pressure and pulse. Caffeine may help a little, but has never raised mine (mine is naturally as low as yours, but has never caused a problem other than getting cold easily). Make sure you are well-hydrated--if you are not, your blood volume will be decreased, which will lower your blood pressure. Drink 64 oz water per day. Make sure you are getting proper nutrition in terms of vitamins and minerals--eat fruits and veggies and take a multivitamin. This should help balance out your system.

Answer 5

You should read "The Blood Pressure Solution" (also available in electronic format here: http://www.bloodpressuresolution.pw ) It's a very comprehensive step-by-step book that walks you through the natural remedies of high blood pressure. It provides you with a lot of information on what foods to eat, how you can acquire and prepare these foods, how you can change your lifestyle for the better, how to eliminate the toxins from your body, how to reduce stress, how you can check your blood pressure level the correct way etc.

The book is amazing in that it not only lowers your blood pressure without the help of medications; it also aids you in having a life that is healthy, happier, and less stressful. This book chanced my life.

Answer 6

Well, I just found out that I have high blood pressure and I need to get it down.

THis is how you get high blood pressure: Don't excercise - it relieves stress - stress causes high blood pressure. Eat salty food - that will raise it too. Fatty foods help raise it....and smoking really does it too - but I don't smoke. I don't like the smell of it.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Why do you think you need to increase it? It is a little low, but not incredibly. Our bodies are very good at regulating it. I would leave it alone unless you are exibiting signs of light-headedness, dizzyness or even fainting.
It may be a blessing in disguise. IStudies have shown that there may be some links between low BP and a lowered risk of heart disease.

Answer 9

Eat more red meat. Salt increases blood pressure. Pure butter on bread. Anything fatty is sure to help.

Answer 10

Start reading the daily log of legislative activity in Congress. Your blood pressure will rise quickly when you see the BS these people do on your dime.