Can someone answer a blood pressure question?

Question

I used one of those Kiosk blood pressure machines at a local pharmacy and put my arm in the cuff and tested. It said that my Systolic is 130 over 88 diastolic. WHat does this mean? Someone told me that 88 was above normal. If it was, why would that happen and how can I prevent that?

Answer 1

First of all those machines in the pharmacies are "generic" and are not callibrated on a regular basis. If you have a larger arm, your pressure will register especially high. Systolic pressure average should be 120 or less. Diastolic (bottom number) should be 80 or less ideally. All would depend on your age, your health and if you just walked up to the machine and still had alot of blood pumping. Your pressure is measured by the amount of force there is on your blood vessels with the heart pumping blood (top number) and when it rests between beats (bottom number). My advice to you is to see your doctor and tell him. Let the nurse take your pressure after you've been sitting a little while. You can reduce the amount of salt in your diet and up your water intake which will reduce the pressure in your blood volume. Also, you can take an aspirin every day to thin your blood. If you are overweight, weight loss can really make a difference as does moderate exercise (like 30 min. of walking every 3 days). Omega-3 supplements can reduce your pressure. Best bet is to see your doc relieve your mind. Godloveya.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

88 diastolic, is not that high. Normal rate is usually 80 or lower. I wouldn't worry about it. If it starts reaching 90, you should see a doctor. In the mean time, watch your salt intake, as that can cause blood pressure to rise. Caffeine, and certain allergy meds can as well. Keep a watch on it. Check it once a week to and keep record.

Answer 4

Keep a close check on your blood pressure. The bottom number may have been a little high because you had been running around without stopping the next time rest a little while and then check your blood pressure. You can always get your doctor to check it out for you.

Answer 5

13 and 7 is normal. 13 and 88 is a bit high. Have a look at this site, www.clayforlife.com - this product helps in general with high blood pressure and a lot of other health issues.

Answer 6

if the cuff hurt you just a little, this could make your blood pressure go up. maybe just from walking and shopping it had it up. if it continues, see your doctor.