I know that "normal" is 120/80 but what if the systolic pressure is normal at 120 but the diastolic pressure is a low 50? Should one be concerned with this or leave it alone?
2006-12-22 05:45:58 · 9 answers · asked by blueeyes 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
No, 120/80 is average. Your blood pressure is fine.
2006-12-22 05:48:16 · answer #1 · answered by Jeffrey P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alex, what you describe sounds like a pretty healthy blood pressure for a really growing 15 year old runner. Most people do not appreciate that healthier active people do have lower blood pressure. One BP reading is never considered absolutely accurate, but yours are nothing to worry about.
2016-03-13 09:50:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as you are not experiencing symptoms with a diastolic of 50, there is no problem, that is still enough pressure to perfuse the tissues and organs. If you are dizzy on standing, suggest you consult a doctor.
2006-12-22 05:48:38 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you blood pressure is fine. Mine has measured 110/40, The doctor looked at me like I should be dead but I felt fine and am active, healthy and young and then he told me I was lucky and would probably live to one hundred.
2006-12-22 07:12:30 · answer #4 · answered by Whamy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually 120/80 is pre-hypertensive. I would not be concerned unless high/low bp runs in your family. As always check with your doctor
2006-12-22 05:57:22 · answer #5 · answered by Kristen S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
iam 84 y old 120 over 50 what u think i should do
2015-12-15 04:30:39 · answer #6 · answered by Haitham Ateeq 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's what they go by is the 2nd number. It is desired to have a low reading. I wouldn't worry about it. Bp's change every day.
2006-12-23 10:44:20 · answer #7 · answered by Zoe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I agree with what's been answered
2016-08-08 22:13:13 · answer #8 · answered by Cortney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whenever I ask a question, even if it is the easiest one, they cannot provide me a good informed answer here. What happened to people who actually make the effort to answer..
2016-08-23 13:29:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
low is not a problem unless you feel light headed or dizzy. then you should see a dr.
2006-12-22 05:49:10 · answer #10 · answered by poof10958 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋