Blood Pressure Question: 140/80-- what are the risks of high systolic pressure?

Question

My BP has always been 120/70 and its been creeping up over that past few months to 140/80 which is where it stands now.
I know thats not "high" per se-- but with the new standards being lowered for acceptable BP, where does this reading lie on the risk line?

Any info would be helpful. Thanks!

Oh-- I am 39 years old and I do need to lose some weight I gained during thyroid cancer treatment...

Answer 1

your systolic and systolic both are slightly up and if you are late thirties or in forties, then just keep an eye on it do not let it go up further. Reduce salt intake and do exercises for primary prevention. Less fatty food.
If does not go down then discuss with your doctor to put you on minimal beta blocker or ache inhibitor.
Risk associated with high B/P is heart problem, stroke and kidney failure if its keep creeping up. Spartan

Answer 2

3 years ago, I was diagnosed - hypertension with a reading of 160/100. I used to feel dizzy a lot, my legs had awful cramps, and levels were very low in my potassium, causing my fingers and toes to always cramp together. One day I started to feel really faint while I was driving with my daughter in the back seat and I passed out, hitting 3 cars and ending up in a ditch. That moment,I knew I had to do something because my meds weren't working. I heard about this diet from a friend and thought I'd give it a shot. The results have been remarkable. In just 21 days, I honestly can't remember feeling this good, my blood pressure went from 175/110 to 125/70.

Answer 3

Its borderline high, so you need to loose weight, stop eating that salty junk food that I know you love and exercise (cardiac work-up ) every day consistently. Next time you go for grocery stop by the free Blood Pressure check machine near you and sit for 15 min. before checking your Blood Pressure or just buy one arm cuff digital on sale Blood Pressure machine and keep record at least 1/day for 2 weeks then take it to your doctor. Make sure you take your own Blood Pressure machine along to compare it with the better ones used in clinics ( the digital OTC BP machines usually tend to record a little higher, know you know why doctors don't use the digital ones in there clinics)

Answer 4

Have you recently changed your eating, exercise or weight
levels?
What is your age? Many things factor into an increase in systolic pressure; stress for one. Don't panic. Analyze these areas. If your pressure continues to increase after you modify any of the above things, see your Doctor who can properly assess your situation & suggest proper things to rectify the situation for you. Good Luck!!
Dianne B

Answer 5

stroke or aneurysm...

i had high bp but i cut down my weight a lot and limiting my soda and salt.

good luck!

Answer 6

Is a doctor taking your B/P? ...well, ASK HIM!