I'm 18, 5'11", 142 pounds and I'm a runner. My resting heart rate is around 52-68 and my blood pressure is anywhere from 140/70 to 160/80. My doctor said not to worry since my diastolic(?) is normal. It's not a matter of diet, exercise, or weight. What's causing this? I had some tests done and I have a large left ventrical. Apparantly thats nothing to worry about either..
Also, I get tunnel vision when I stand up, almost to the point where I pass out..I thought that would be more of a low bp sort of problem. Any advice would be much appreciated!
2007-09-10 16:14:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
My parents have great blood pressure. Both are around 110/70
2007-09-10 16:21:26 · update #1
I don't know what's wrong, except that I DO think it's time to find another doctor. Passing out is NOT normal!
2007-09-10 16:19:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a good rest. your heart rate is normal, yes and your diastole (which is the rate of your heart as it is resting) is normal BUT your systole (the rate of your heart's contraction) is higher than normal when your BP is 160/80. Meaning, your heart contracts more than it should be. Try having a good and complete rest. Relax your body and mind and ake a break from stressful work once in a while. I'm a nurse answering your question here and I am answering according to what I had read from nursing books. Large ventrical MAY not be a
problem since it is the compensation of your heart to pump more blood out from your heart (and because you are a runner, your heart needs to work harder). It will become a problem if you experience shortness of breath or swelling (edema) of some of your body parts especially your feet.
As you stand up, try dangling your feet first in the edse of your bed and stand up slowly. Normal BP reading is 90/60-130/90. Your parents' BP are within normal limits
2007-09-10 23:27:36 · answer #2 · answered by candace 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you lift weights? Weight lifting has been known to cause elevated blood pressure, especially the systolic fraction. An athlete with elevated blood pressure should think about other methods of improving strength in the arms and chest, such as swimming.
Did the test you mention show a large left ventricle, or an enlarged left ventricular wall? If it was the latter, I suggest you discuss this further with your doctor.
2007-09-10 23:51:20 · answer #3 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your MD is right, your diastolic reading is normal(that is 70), worry comes in if your diatolic reading is beyond a hundred.
next concern is your large left ventricle, your resting pulse is 52-68 which is relatively normal for an athlete but not for a non-athlete, what I am saying is that, your heart is pumping out more blood per minute than those who are not athletes due to the quality of your pulse. it is a way for your body to compensate and to better oxygenate itself.
Tell me more about your tunnel vision, how do you get up and what do you do before doing so? Do you have any auditory changes? You might be experiencing what we call an "orthostatic hypotension", which can be prevented when one slowly stands up - upon arising, dangle feet first(pressuming that you are getting up from bed), pull yourself up and sit and wait awhile before completely standing up.
You are young and you do not have any family history of cardiovascular disorders/diseases, your lifestyle is healthy and the orthostatic hypotension might stem from several stressors like school and other pressures an 18 year old faces today.
2007-09-10 23:41:55 · answer #4 · answered by ana z 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you have orthostatic hypotension where you BP drops when you stand up. Your blood pressures are not bad but not real good for a teen either. I would consider talking to another doc or asking for a referral to a cardiologist or at least an adolescent internal medicine doc about all of this.
2007-09-10 23:20:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
FIRST OF ALL, THE AMA (AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOC) JUST RELEASED NEW GUIDLINES THAT SAY BLOOD PRESSURE SHOULD BE UNDER 120/80. THE 1ST NUMBER IS SYSTOLIC AND THE SECOND NUMBER IS DIASTOLIC. AT YOUR AGE YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE BP THAT HIGH. THE FACT THAT YOU BECOME DIZZY WHEN YOU STAND UP COULD MAKE YOU WHAT IS CALLED ORTHOSTATIC, MANY THINGS SUCH AS DEHYDRATION CAN CAUSE THAT. ALSO HAVE YOU EVER HAD YOUR GLUCOSE CHECKES? THAT BEING TOO HIGH OR TOO LOW CAN CAUSE YOUR SYMPTOMS. ALSO IF YOU HAVE TAKEN ANY ANABOLIC STEROIDS, THAT CAN INCREASE YOUR BP
2007-09-14 22:57:00 · answer #6 · answered by skykenz1208 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Genetics is a major factor in both blood pressure and cholesterol levels. There isn't much you can do about it if it is genetic in origin, except take medication. If you have spoken to your doctor and you trust him, do as he says. If he thought you needed medication for high blood pressure, he would likely have prescribed it. If on the other hand you do not trust your doctor, get a second medical opinion.
2007-09-10 23:19:58 · answer #7 · answered by Candidus 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well that doesn't sound normal. Especially if your ventricle is becoming enlarged. You need to be on some medication not a betablocker though to help alleviate the pressure on your heart.
2007-09-10 23:21:33 · answer #8 · answered by N 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i'm not sure, but it could be bad blood pressure in ur family way back. or, u could have a disease(not that bad), and when u eat sugery stuff before working out u may pass out or get tunnel vission. i get tunnel vision if that makes u feall anny better.
2007-09-10 23:26:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋