Blood Pressure question?

Question

I just checked my BP and it was 116-42 I think i may have done something worng is that normal??? Can you please help me get a list of the good and bad pressure BP ranges?

Answer 1

Mallory, I have mentioned this problem to another person with the same concern. Your systolic (top) number is great. The diastolic (bottom) number is too low. Normal readings should be somewhere in the range of 110 -120/ 70 -80. There is something known as the pulse pressure. This is the difference between the systolic and diastolic numbers. The difference should be around 40. So if one has a blood pressure of 110/70 the difference is 40. You should recheck your bp in the sitting position, legs uncrossed, feet on the floor, and arm at heart level. I personally prefer the left arm. And do not drink, eat, or smoke while taking your bp. this should give the most accurate reading. I would not be overly concerned about your reading. However if you're feeling dizzy, weak, fatigued, or any other "odd" feeling then I suggest you see a doctor asap. If you feel fine at this time then I suggest you bring this to your doctors attention at your next appointment. Best of luck and try not to stress about this. Just remind your doctor about PULSE PRESSURE! Some doc's tend to ignore this problem.
Take care,

Lisa

Answer 2

You can't tell if you have high blood pressure. That is why it is important to test. If you have low then you notice things like your falling down, fainting or dizzy.
Most charts would put the 42, your diastolic or return flow pressure, as low.
116, your systolic, is good.
Chances are you did something wrong or you just got a goofy reading. You do not use a single reading as your blood pressure, it changes from minute to minute and with a lot of other factors.
The best way to check is in the morning when you wake up. If you exert yourself always wait 10 minutes relaxing before checking. Keep a list for at least a week.
Many people use those convenient but inaccurate meters that use your wrist or finger. When you take your pressure the cuff must be at heart level, that is why doctors use the upper arm.

This site has a lot of info.
http://www.answers.com/topic/blood-pressure?cat=health

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Blood pressure measurements don't count for anything if you've been walking around. Ideally, you should be sitting down for at least 5 minutes or so. Blood pressure also can vary during the day, so it's best to get measurements from similar times during the day. No caffeine in the morning either. These measurements should be repeated on a few separate occasions. Some people get "white coat hypertension" when they go to the doctor's office because they are nervous. Probably blood pressure medicines wouldn't kill you. But you don't necessarily need blood pressure medicines if your blood pressure is only high while active. When doctors study the effects of high blood pressure, they study the effects of people who are diagnosed with it as described above. You are probably at no higher cardiac risk from your blood pressure.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

It's within a normal range, a bit on the low side. Low blood pressure is generally not that much of a problem--people who have it may have somewhat low energy.

Systolic--the higher number--is usually okay up to about 140 and diastolic is usually not a problem up to about 80. 150 over 90 would be hypertensive and could be dangerous if it persists over a long period of time.

When I was diagnosed with hypertension my bp was 170 over 110.

Answer 7

You may have misread your bp. But 42 is low . If you feel dizzy I suggest you eat chips and drink water will bring up the blood pressure. If it continues maybe you can take a quick run to the doc. The chips is for the salt.

Answer 8

For most individuals, a healthy blood pressure lies from 90/50 mmHg to 135/90 mmHg. A small drop in blood pressure, even as little as 20 mmHg, can result in transient hypotension.
Evaluating neurocardiogenic syncope is done with a tilt table test.
Depending on the reason for your low blood pressure, you may be able to take certain steps to help reduce or even prevent symptoms. Some suggestions include:

* Drink more water, less alcohol. Alcohol is dehydrating and can lower blood pressure, even if you drink in moderation. Water, on the other hand, combats dehydration and increases blood volume.
* Follow a healthy diet. Get all the nutrients you need for good health by focusing on a variety of foods, including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean chicken and fish. If your doctor suggests increasing your sodium intake but you don't like a lot of salt on your food, try using natural soy sauce — a whopping 1,200 milligrams of sodium per tablespoon — or adding dry soup mixes, also loaded with sodium, to dips and dressings.
* Go slow. You may be able to reduce the dizziness and lightheadedness that occurs with low blood pressure on standing by taking it easy when you move from a prone to a standing position. Before getting out of bed in the morning, breathe deeply for a few minutes and then slowly sit up before standing. Sleeping with the head of your bed slightly elevated also can help fight the effects of gravity. If you begin to get symptoms while standing, cross your thighs in a scissors fashion and squeeze or put one foot on a ledge or chair and lean as far forward as possible. These maneuvers encourage blood to flow from your legs to your heart.
* Eat small, low-carb meals. To help prevent blood pressure from dropping sharply after meals, eat small portions several times a day and limit high-carbohydrate foods such as potatoes, rice, pasta and bread. Drinking caffeinated coffee or tea with meals may temporarily raise blood pressure, in some cases by as much as 3 to 14 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). But because caffeine can cause other problems, check with your doctor before increasing your caffeine intake.
Please see the web pages for more details on Hypotension.

Answer 9

116/42 the lower number is slightly low, but nothing to worry about. do you exercise a lot and are you between the ages of 18-35?