2007-03-02 16:51:44 · 17 answers · asked by dreamcatcher3102005 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Hi!
Are you getting this reading consistently? Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day and to get a better sense of where your numbers are, you'd have to take it several times a day over a period of a few days to get an average.
If it is a consistent reading, the 161/100 is on the high side. The norm used to be 120/80 until just recently when the guidelines changed to 115/75.
However, everybody is different and your "normal" could be 125/85 for example.
I would suggest you see your doctor to get to the bottom of your blood pressure reading.
2007-03-02 16:58:26 · answer #1 · answered by sirensong98 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your blood pressure is to dangerously high and could cause a potential stroke. Go to the doctor at the first available chanch you get like soon))) and they will help you bring it down... lay off the salt, and try not to eat canned soups or veggies use fresh it may be another underlying condition that caused your bloodpressure to spike up there... norm is 120 over 80.... IF you took your BP reading through one of those machines at a store.... they are not very acurate. they are usually always off. any doc will tell you this. but go in and have a nurse check it out or go buy a Blood pressue cuff at a store and do it. you will get a better accurate reading. Go get checked out
2007-03-02 21:44:46 · answer #2 · answered by misspookett 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well there really is no "normal" mine goes crazy i dissagree with someone saying your BP should be 100/70 i was always told by my doc that if the bottom number is above 90 then its high and if it gets up to 110 then go to the ER, but your BP could have been taken when you were anxious or stressed i belive you should get a BP cuff and do it at home when your in YOUR enviorment, and then see what it says, if still high stay calm freaking out will only make it worse and see your doc i hope this helps!!
2007-03-02 21:46:59 · answer #3 · answered by Jamie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should be very concerned! Get to a doctor and get checked out. Every 10 points over 120 means a large increase in the likleyhood of a heart attack and or stroke. Yours is 160 and you are a ticking time bomb! I am surprised the headaches have not sent you to the doctor. Get there as soon as possible!
2007-03-02 17:06:26 · answer #4 · answered by Sheriff of Yahoo! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BP is always funny...one BP this high is not high BP until proven...it could have been caused by stress, too much caffeine, smoking, drugs....too much salt, overweight...
have you BP taken at the same time every other day by a live person for 4-5 times...if it is still high, then you need to see a doc about medication
normal BP is now 100/60 (for the most part) and normal for you is not normal for everyone else....
normal pulses are 60-100
good luck
2007-03-02 16:58:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
there are many factors that affect blood pressure. try to check your BP at the same time each day (after you wake up in the morning) for 1 week. if it's all above 140/100, then you are hypertensive. consult your physician.
2007-03-02 17:05:20 · answer #6 · answered by Mimi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should be cause your blood pressure is high go see a Dr.
2007-03-02 22:11:30 · answer #7 · answered by Denny O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your blood pressure is that high on three seperate readings you are considered to have high blood pressure. You should see your doctor.
2007-03-02 21:46:11 · answer #8 · answered by smelliekellie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. the pulse rate is slightly rapid but the blood pressure is WAY high.
normal blood pressure (give or take) should be 120/70.
2007-03-02 16:55:44 · answer #9 · answered by sheeboobles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your blood pressure is to high and yes it could be brought on from stress or a change of diet, but i would watch it for the next few days and if it doesnt lower i would see your doctor...normal rate is about 127/75
2007-03-02 16:55:44 · answer #10 · answered by whateverbabe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋