Top and bottom numbers for blood pressure?

Question

Why does my top number range from 130 to 142 My bottom number is always the same - 75. Is this dangerous, is it normal for my age (over 60). Once in a while my top number will be 128. Blood pressure medicines have harsh side affects for me so I do not take them. Thank you.

Answer 1

The typical values for healthy human adults are 120 for the top, and 80 for the bottom. Your bottom number (diastolic) is perfectly normal, and you don't need to worry about it, unless it get a lot lower than what it usually is. Your top number (diastolic) may seem high to most people, but since you're kind of old (no offense), it's not too high. For most people in their 20s-40s, top numbers in the range of 120-139 indicate pre-hypertension. Top numbers in the range of 140-159 indicate the first stage of hypertension, or high blood pressure. If your blood pressure does get too high, ask your doctor for a prescription for a blood pressure medicine that suits you (one without harsh side-effects). Again, since you're over 60, you can expect to have a higher blood pressure, as your arteries (and body in general) aren't as they used to be. Overall, your blood pressure is fine. Still, maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine.

Answer 2

The blood pressure numbers that you are reporting are not concerning, and would not require medication.

As we age, our arteries stiffen, and that makes the systolic (top number) higher. I would not expect someone in their sixties to have the same BP as a nineteen year old.

Don't worry about it, but keep an eye on your pressures. If you find that the top number is routinely over 160 or the bottom number (the more concerning one, actually) is regularly over 80, then see a doctor about it.

High blood pressures when you have been exerting yourself or are stressed are also common, and less of a concern than high BPs when you are resting. If the numbers are extremely high, though, you should be checked out (greater than 180/greater than 100)

Good luck, and stay healthy.

Answer 3

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 4

120/80 or lower is normal blood pressure 140/90 or higher is high blood pressure 120 and 139 for the top number, or between 80 and 89 for the bottom number is prehypertension Top number means the beats and the bottom number means the secounds So you have 100 beats in 80 secounds. Seems fine too me!

Answer 5

Usually 125 over 75 is good. If you have had 145 or 75 you might want to get checked out by a doctor. That's a little high.

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Answer 7

Its a little high. Its really something you should discuss with your doctor. I'm sure there's a B.P. medicine you could take. He/She might also just put you on a diuretic.

Answer 8

your blood pressure is not high it is fine for someone your age any lower and you would be getting dizzy spells

Answer 9

Do consult ur GP and start off with BP control medicines.

Answer 10

its little bit high u can change ur medicine. and see if that works. but pls remember that due to age upper side some time remain high