Blood pressure?

Question

is 160 over 90 is this anything to worry about?

Answer 1

Not something to panic about, but it is a bit on the high side. Normal is 140/80 with anything from 150-160 for the top figure and 90-100 for the bottom figure being described as 'borderline' high blood pressure. A one-off raised reading means very little. If this is your first raised BP you should have it checked another 2-3 times by either your GP or with the nurse at your surgery, and if it remains persistently high then medication is often indicated. Untreated high blood pressure can lead to heart disease and kidney problems.

If you are diabetic it is doubly important to have your blood pressure well-controlled as this can lead to problems.

Answer 2

It depends. Blood pressure varies throughout the day and under different circumstances. Sometimes, it is normal for a person's blood pressure to be elevated. For example, how long were you sitting before your blood pressure was taken? Were you in pain when you had your blood pressure taken - pain causes blood pressure to rise? The so-called "white coat" effect - a patient who is anxious about seeing the doctor. Also, it is normal for a pregnant woman's blood pressure to be elevated. So, you have to evaluate the blood pressure in the context of the environment. For an adult, high blood pressure is defined as a blood pressure above 140/90 (systolic/ diastolic) at rest but it has to be persistent. Patients are diagnosed with high blood pressure only if the blood pressure, taken at rest, is elevated over 140/90 on three separate occasions. If you ran 5 miles and then immediately took your blood pressure it is very likely your blood pressure would be elevated but that doesn't mean you have hypertension. So, you have to put it in context.

Who took your blood pressure? If you used a machine to measure your blood pressure, I must warn you that are notorious for taking erroneous blood pressures. If you are concern over your blood pressure then it is best to consult with your doctor, who should know your health better than anyone else.

Answer 3

Yes! Any b/p that is 130 on top and over 80 on the bottom is not good. Do you have high b/p in your family history? Are you under alot of stress? If you worry, it probably won't do anything but increase your b/p, so I would just go to the Dr. and do what he says. Also, is this a b/p that you have all the time? Maybe yoga, exercise, and meditation might help. Are you over weight? Maybe dieting could also alleviate this problem. Don't ignore this!

Answer 4

Hi, I am not really sure.. but I do know a few of good things to beat high blood pressure - a little Dark Chocolate,cut out the alcohol (or just cut down a little)..and don't exercise too much in the heat... hope this helps x

Answer 5

Is over normal and needs to be treated. In most cases, medication and some life changes will return it to normal (140 over 90 is marginally high, 120 over 80 is considered normal)
The person needs to see a doctor. Until the person gets to see the doctor, she should eliminate salt from her diet.

Answer 6

Hypertension is persistent abnormally high blood pressure. Hypertension is usually defined as a sustained systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or more, or diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or more, at rest. So it may be something to wrorry about if you have had more than one reading like that. I'd go to your doctors.

Answer 7

its a bit over the the normal its got to be 130 over 80 to be normal but if u have walked before having Ur blood pressure taken that can affect it as well

Answer 8

Firstly the higher number(systolic) should not be higher than your age plus 100. The lower number should be below 100(dyastolic)
If they are, then I would suggest a change in diet first, cut out as much fat and reduce your salt in take,,excercise, and a visit to you doctor if this does not reduce you blood pressure.

Answer 9

Average blood pressure is 120/80. It all depends on your age and what is normal for you. If there are major concerns, I would definitely see your doctor.

Answer 10

That's considered high. Generally 120/80 is considered normal. You're not in immediate danger, but if your pressure is in that range consistently you can cause damage to various organs in your body (heart, kidney, blood vessels) and increase your risks for many diseases and complications. I would see my doctor and try to get that lowered.