blood level 150/100 whats causing it and is it bad for me! or is it a bit high..
2006-10-12 20:40:35 · 20 answers · asked by bloody high 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Too high. Way too high. Get yourself to the doctor straight away before you have a stroke or heart attack. But assume that you already know this, which is why you're looking for confirmation.
2006-10-12 20:50:05 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs B 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I had a reading similar to this a few months ago. It was taken at a time when I was very stressed, just before I had an operation. Do not get too concerned if this is a one off reading. However, you should be having your blood pressure checked over a period of a few weeks at your doctors. If this level of reading is consistent, then you will need some advice / treatment about reducing your blood pressure. Don't get stressed about it though as that will make it more difficult for your doctor to get an accurate picture of your blood pressure.
2006-10-12 20:51:30 · answer #2 · answered by jasmine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is way too high. go and see your gp and he will give you a check over to make sure that there is nothing else causing it before prescribing you some medication for hypertension.
I am 29 and have hypertension, when it was first diagnosed i had blood tests to check for diabetes and kidney function and an ecg to check my heart was ok, and then the doc prescribed me losartan which i take 50mg of every day. this has brought my readings down to 130/80 consistently. (they were 190/150 scarily high).
If you are in the uk you can buy very good bp monitors from Lloyds Pharmacy for £9.99, and unlike other cheap ones they are actually 100% accurate. this will help you to keep an eye on it once you have started medication rather than keep bugging the doc every time you start to wonder about it!
I was terrified when I found out that i would be on meds for the rest of my life, but its that or run the serious risk of heart attack/stroke/coronary disease so GO GET CHECKED OUT!
If you do start meds, be aware that you cant take certain over the counter medicines such as decongestants, ibuprofen, and any stimulants.
Good Luck=)
Good luck =)
2006-10-12 21:08:48 · answer #3 · answered by neogriff 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is high. Try these steps:
1) Start a walking program daily ( 1-3 miles depnds on what you can handle)
2) Cut down salt intake to 1500 mg's / day
3) No red meat
4) No high fat foods
Do that for a few weeks and take your bp again. You may find it goes back down to the 120/80 zone. Most doctors will tell you the same thing on the first visit. they also may have you get blood work done to rule out a thyroid/cholesterol problem. Good luck.
2006-10-13 06:51:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 150 is not the worry. That number is called the systolic. It's the 100, the diastolic, that's the concern. If this is an ongoing things, you need high blood presure medications. Otherwise, if it's by chance, or if you're pregnant, chill out.
2006-10-13 11:02:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on a lot of things, your age, sex, other risk factors, is this a one off reading, or is it consistantly this high?
It is a bit high, and would probably require some medical intervention if it remains this high.
It is not high enough to get too alarmed and I would repeat it on a further two occasions to see if it comes down.
If you are overweight then reducing your weight and increasing exercise will help. Also watching your diet. Too much salt is a big factor in blood pressure.
Might be worth getting your cholesterol and kidney function checked too.
2006-10-12 20:52:19 · answer #6 · answered by Michelle G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What blood level are you talking about? If it is Your blood pressure then the textbook norm is 120/80. The top number should be 90-140 and the bottom number should be 60-90. If you are talking about your blood sugar it should be 70-110 fasting in the morning and 2 hrs after eating.
2006-10-12 20:52:38 · answer #7 · answered by Linda D 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is considered high. Usually 120/80 is the norm. There can be many causes, like stress, diabetes, not to mention high blood pressure disease, etc. The most important thing is that you should see you physician and get it under control. High blood pressure is a silent killer! You don't want to end up with a stroke!
2006-10-12 20:45:47 · answer #8 · answered by R T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is a bit high, medication does not have to be the answer as long as their is no underlying problem, you may be stressed or have been hurrying, your blood pressure varies according to the level of activity, the 100 is higher than it should be so see your GP, one of the most effective ways of lowering overall BP is of course exercising regularly
2006-10-12 20:54:53 · answer #9 · answered by STEVErunswithdogs 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well the normal blood pressure is 120-129/80-85 BUT it is unwise to depend on single blood pressure. i think u should take it agian because u might have strees or fear during measurement.
sometimes people get high blood pressure on seeing the doctor this is called white coat hypertension.
so i suggest u to retake ur blood pressure in fully relaxed manner if still high then visit ur GP for further investigations.
2006-10-12 21:41:59 · answer #10 · answered by shkar 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have to agree with RT. That's too high. Aim for 120/80 like the man says. Time to break-out the atenolol and ACE inhibitors.
2006-10-12 20:50:57 · answer #11 · answered by Phish 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋