I have high blood pressure?

Question

i have recently had blood pressure checks of 142/89 an a lil bit lower my doctor really dont take it seriously plus im a diabetic how bad is it if its 142/89? should i go to the hospital? im freakin out i dont wanna have a heart attack or something i do have 3 small kids

Answer 1

Please don't worry too much.
The ideal blood pressure reading for a very healthy, fit young adult is 120 / 80. Yours is a bit on the high side but not dangerously so.
How many readings were taken to get your figures? One reading can be very misleading. There's a thing called 'white coat syndrome' (and I've got it) which means that someone only has to approach you to take a reading and your blood pressure shoots up. Several readings over a space of time is the only way to accurately measure blood pressure.
I've just checked on the figures - up to 140 is considered normal - 140-160 is borderline. So you are very close to normal.
Any little bit of stress can flip your blood pressure up in a moment - and with 3 small kids I bet the moments come thick and fast.
You sound OK to me . Don't get worried and all the best to you and those kids.

Answer 2

Blood pressure measurements don't count for anything if you've been walking around. Ideally, you should be sitting down for at least 5 minutes or so. Blood pressure also can vary during the day, so it's best to get measurements from similar times during the day. No caffeine in the morning either. These measurements should be repeated on a few separate occasions. Some people get "white coat hypertension" when they go to the doctor's office because they are nervous. Probably blood pressure medicines wouldn't kill you. But you don't necessarily need blood pressure medicines if your blood pressure is only high while active. When doctors study the effects of high blood pressure, they study the effects of people who are diagnosed with it as described above. You are probably at no higher cardiac risk from your blood pressure.

Answer 3

I don't think you need to panic. 142/89 is not high. Yes they say 120/80 but there is always fluctuation and yours is not in the"need to panic area". Keep an eye on it.

You should look at ways to keep your blood pressure lower:
-dietary, exercise, and sleep
See below and here's the web site:
A blood pressure level of 140/90 mmHg or higher is considered high. About two-thirds of people over age 65 have high blood pressure. If your blood pressure is between 120/80 mmHg and 139/89 mmHg, then you have prehypertension. This means that you don't have high blood pressure now but are likely to develop it in the future. You can take steps to prevent high blood pressure by adopting a healthy lifestyle.

Answer 4

The top figure is a little high, but the bottom figure is not too bad. it should be below 90. The average blood pressure reading for an average 25 year old is 120 over 70.

I had mine checked last week and it was 160 over 110, so may have a problem. I have to have it checked in one month's time, and if it is still high then the Doctor will consider putting me on medication.

Answer 5

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 6

That is high(borderline high). But if it is the first time check, u r not to worry. U should get at least 3 repeat check to confirm. If it is the same the first measure that we take is diet. U should alter ur diet. Cut of on salt. Increase fiber intake. Take lots of fruits and vege. Cut off fat and cholesterol high food.
Take supplement- fiber(if u do not take enough from ur food), omega-3 (can lower the blood pressure), etc.
Don't worry... After trying about 1-2 months of this new diet, have a repeat check..if it's still high, ur GP might concider medication.
However, if u follow ur diet, moderate exercise and positive mind(no stress), it'll be back to normal.

Answer 7

It's a little high so cut back on salt in your diet and get more exercise (try walking). No need to worry about it.

Answer 8

Regular low impact exercise would help you a lot. Try yoga.

Avoid food that are high in salt and saturated fat, particularly fast food.

Remember to breath. Take a deep breath.