2006-09-16 21:56:22 · 11 answers · asked by colin b 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
anything below 140/90 is considered safe (130/85 would be a high normal reading).
mild hypertension up to 159/99, moderate hypertension up to 179/109, severe up to 219/119.
I suffer from high blood pressure and with medication have readings of around 130/80 which my doctor is happy with. (i am 29).
if you are worried then see your gp, reduce your salt and fat intake and take more vigorous exercise.
2006-09-16 22:22:12 · answer #1 · answered by neogriff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had preeclampsia in my first. Your numbers are fine. 120/80 is about the highest you want to go, but even over that isn't necessarily bad. My average reading is 130/85 and while I am being watched for preeclampsia in this pregnancy (and scared of having it), getting stressed about your numbers is not going to help. Don't be afraid to take control of your health - at each appointment you should ask your doctor a few things: -What your bp numbers are and if they are high or normal -How your urine sample was,- specifically if they found any traces of protein in it Protein in your urine is another sign that can be more clarifying than swelling, because most pregnant women swell at some point, preeclamptic or not. There is no need to feel embarrassed. Taking responsibility for your health by asking questions only shows you want to take the best possible care of this baby that you can. Good luck!
2016-03-17 22:06:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suffer from High blood pressure. The first reading should be approximately your age + 100 (i.e. about 160), the second reading should be about 80. Anything over 90 is a bit on the high side. If you are at all worried you should see your doctor
2006-09-16 23:00:30 · answer #3 · answered by David C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what other medication your are on and your overall health re:lifestyle/diet/smoking,family history,drinking & fitness, but it is best around 135 mmHg - 85 mmHg-please look on the web site re blood pressure and diabetes that is a good one, and treatments guide to lowering blood pressure.
2006-09-16 23:02:44 · answer #4 · answered by vnessa@btinternet.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 130/75 would be about the average.
2006-09-17 00:00:10 · answer #5 · answered by JOHN M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the 'know our blood pressure web site You should get the info from there. Your local chemist will do a check for free.
2006-09-16 22:02:46 · answer #6 · answered by Boscombe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the offical guide line is systolic reading of 100 + age with a distolic of 70-90 so yours should be approx, 160/80
a good sign of very high bp is contant headaches, so if you have these visit your gp or it could lead to a stroke
2006-09-17 03:42:49 · answer #7 · answered by ambugirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the approximate blood prssure for a healthy adult is approimatley 120/70
2006-09-16 21:57:54 · answer #8 · answered by Cheeks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-16 22:03:47 · answer #10 · answered by Lee J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋