i went to the doctor today and they were a little shocked to see i had high blood pressure. i am 23 years old and 130 lbs. they said it could be nothing but wanted to wait until my annual physical before they start worrying. (which is 1 month away). Should i begin to worry?
2006-10-23 09:11:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
i wasnt feeling very well but i saw that the top number was 130/.... (i didnt catch the bottom number.) sorry i didnt put that in my question
2006-10-23 09:19:31 · update #1
Not at all.
If you were worried about the Drs visit that could have put your pressure up 10%.
If you had had a night out the night before that would have put it up.
Don't worry
2006-10-23 09:16:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2016-03-28 05:16:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do whatever you can NOW to reduce your blood pressure:
lower salt intake
exercise
anything you can find that will help you thru diet to make that pressure go lower. Some foods claim to lower cholesterol, which may also help you along this line.
If it is confirmed that you DO have high blood pressure, then follow the doctor's advice very closely and without hesitation. Religiously take your meds, not skipping or doubling up.
You think you are too young for this, and you are, but young people can run into this health problem, too.
My fiance was just 3 months shy of his 32nd birthday, when he had his 2nd stroke (the first one was 18 months earlier, which did minor damage & rehab helped). He failed to get the meds, had girlfriend problems, and because of a few other life issues, he disregarded the doctor's advice.
Today, at 37, he is 100% wheelchair dependent. He is a paraplegic (right side of body has little function), and is dependent on me for some of his basic human care essentials. He takes his meds NOW because he doesn't want stroke #3 (death).
So, I would say, a month is close, not to worry. Just take this as a blessing to get your dietary needs revised and focus on doing healthy things in your life from now on. My best to you!
2006-10-23 09:21:16 · answer #3 · answered by YRofTexas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it's easy for me to say, but it honestly doesn't sound like you need to worry.
Your blood pressure can change daily, and I think if you had an extremely high reading then the doctor would have been concerned and would have done more tests.
Plus, it sounds obvious, but staying calm will help matters - worrying about it excessively could turn it into a problem by raising the pressure!
Good luck for your physical.
2006-10-23 09:19:20 · answer #4 · answered by Misty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't start worrying yet. If they had thought that it was an immediate problem or that your health was in danger they would have dealt with it right then.
You didn't say how high it was, but slight elevations in blood pressure can be caused by a variety of reasons including illness, stress, worry, diet or white coat syndrome (being at the doctor's office !).
Make sure you are eating healthy and getting plenty of exercise.
Best wishes.
2006-10-23 09:19:38 · answer #5 · answered by Bearcat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is surprising, u are too young and not overweight. do u have a family history? diagnosis of high pressure can not be made based on a single examination. they usually give u a device that monitors your pressure for a couple of days, to see for how long it stays high, and how high it can get. i think if it was anything serious they wouldnt wait for a month. if u cant wait though go check your blood pressure same time tomorrow and the next day, it may give u a hint. avoid electronic devices for measurement they are not accurate :) take care
2006-10-23 09:17:26 · answer #6 · answered by kourtina1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, Blood pressure can vary as much as 30 points in a given day. And a good many people have elevated pressures when they visit the doctor anyway, it's called white coat syndrome. If you are concerned, get your blood pressure checked occasionally at a fire station, but at your age, doubt very much that there is a problem.
2006-10-23 09:14:12 · answer #7 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You didn't give us any figures to give you our opinion. It could have been 'white coat hypertension' where your blood pressure is high in the atmosphere of a doctor's office. Your best bet would be to buy a home blood pressure machine (about $45) and take your own pressure.
2006-10-23 09:25:10 · answer #8 · answered by JOHN M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What was your presssue? Your question gave no indication of what the reading was. Normal for someone your age and size should be 110 systolic over 65-70 diastolic. And you shouldn't "worry about it", for that will only make it go higher. Relax, you're probably just fine.
2006-10-23 09:17:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My blood pressure is always hight when I'm at the doctor. I take it at home myself and then it is always normal. I wouldn't worry too much about it.
2006-10-23 09:15:43 · answer #10 · answered by Carla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋