I am a 27 year old, Male 5foot 6, 165lbs, fairly athletic, what is considered high blood pressure?

Question

What is normal blood pressure, if I do have high blood pressure, what can I do other than medication to lower it?
what health risks does it poes?

Answer 1

normal blood pressure:

120/80 and 110/70 is also considered normal .higher than 140 during resting period is not good

health risks of high blood pressure:

-atheroscelerosis
-MI( i.e heart attack)
-acute heart failure
-ventricular hypertrophy resulting in arrythymiaa(abnormal heart rhythm)

what u can do other than medication:

-increase aerobic exercize(like jogging, running , cycling.swimming)
-AVOID an aerobic exercize(like body bulding)
-cut down dietary fats
-eats more fresh salad
-AVOID both SOFT AND HARD drinks, rather take juices,
-cut down caffeine and nicotine

and ENJOY GOOD HEALTH

Answer 2

This is a more complicated question than it appears. Blood Pressure Measurements consist of two variable, Systolic Blood Pressure and Diastolic Blood Pressure. There is a range of normals but as a rough guide 130/70 is good. (The 130 is the systolic and the 70 is the diastolic). The more critical value is the diastolic in terms of determining high blood pressure. At your age, any value over 85 would be of concern. It the systolic goes over approx 170, that would be a worry too. There are a number of things other than medication that can help to lower high blood pressure. These include aerobic exercise, diet, low salt, and a lean weight. Race is also a factor. Blacks tend to get higher blood pressure with greater frequency than Caucasians. At 5' 6", 165 is a bit heavy, you could probably do better at 140-150. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Answer 3

Normal blood pressure for an adult your age is 120/80. If it goes to 140/90 when you are resting then that is high and you should consult a doctor.

Other than taking meds to lower blood pressure:
1. Cut down on salt intake.
2. Lose weight if you are overweight.
3. Exercise -- even a mild walking program would help.
4. Attempt to eliminate excess or unusual stress in your life.

Risks: Kidney damage, stroke, and heart attack.

Answer 4

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 5

the average bloodpressure rateing is 120/80

Your heart will beat about 100,000 times today. When blood pressure is too great, each heartbeat can damage the vessels and restrict blood flow to your vital organs. Getting your blood pressure down into the BP Success Zone (less than 140/90 to 120/80 mm Hg or below) may help you avoid eye and kidney damage, stroke, heart attack and other serious health problems.**

Answer 6

normal blood pressure is anywhere between 90/50 and 140/80 if your blood pressure is any higher than this, than you need to lower your sodium intake and drink more fluids particularly water. Up your water intake to ten-eight ounce glasses of water a day. You should see results in a week or two.

Answer 7

I think 120 over about 70 is normal.

Go check out the chart at a Kmart or walmart and see what it says. Or just Google it.

Your size and structure don't actually affect your blood pressure, being in poor health does.

Answer 8

They have recently said that anything over 130 is considered midly hypertensive 140 is moderate and 150 is severe. So anything below 130/80 is considered good blood pressure.

Answer 9

Usually doc's want your systolic about 120;s to 130's and diastolic about half that.To lower it lay of the salt.This includes pre-packaged foods like tv dinners,hamb helper,you name it,start checking the sodium content you'll be amazed!Stay with fresh fruits veggies,meats,etc.This doesn't mean that it will definitely help you tho,I have high bp and am very carefull about my diet,but I must take meds for it.Here are some of the risks if you don't control it....Enlargement of the left side of your heart,heart attack,stroke,ruptured blood vessels in your eyes,left ventricle,atrophy...and the list goes on.I know this for a fact because I am dealing with all of these.Since your fit this will help you but don't take it for granted...PLEASE....

Answer 10

Optimum would be around 128 over 68 if you have high blood pressure try getting fit if you're over weight reducing stress cutting down on sodium no smoking or alcohol and get plenty of exercise and vitamins.