Is a blood pressure of 146/104 high for a 33 year old?

Answer 1

You have got Stage 2 Hypertension.
Hypertension is sustained elevation of resting systolic BP (≥ 140 mm Hg), diastolic BP (≥ 90 mm Hg), or both. Hypertension with no known cause (primary; formerly, essential hypertension) is most common. Hypertension with an identified cause (secondary hypertension) is usually due to a renal disorder. Usually, no symptoms develop unless hypertension is severe or long-standing. Diagnosis is by sphygmomanometry. Tests may be done to determine cause, assess damage, and identify other cardiovascular risk factors. Treatment involves lifestyle changes and drugs, including diuretics, β - blockers, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, and Ca channel blockers.
Lifestyle changes can help you control and prevent high blood pressure — even if you're taking blood pressure medication. Here's what you can do:
* Eat healthy foods. Try the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy foods. Get plenty of potassium, which can help prevent and control high blood pressure. Eat less saturated fat and total fat. Limit the amount of sodium in your diet. Although 2,400 milligrams (mg) of sodium a day is the current limit for otherwise healthy adults, limiting sodium intake to 1,500 mg a day will have a more dramatic effect on your blood pressure.
* Maintain a healthy weight. If you're overweight, losing even 5 pounds can lower your blood pressure.
* Increase physical activity. Regular physical activity can help lower your blood pressure and keep your weight under control. Strive for at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day.
* Limit alcohol. Even if you're healthy, alcohol can raise your blood pressure. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation — up to one drink a day for women, two drinks a day for men.
* Don't smoke. Tobacco injures blood vessel walls and speeds up the process of hardening of the arteries. If you smoke, ask your doctor to help you quit.
* Manage stress. Reduce stress as much as possible. Practice healthy coping techniques, such as muscle relaxation and deep breathing. Getting plenty of sleep can help, too.
* Practice slow, deep breathing. Do it on your own or try device-guided paced breathing. In various clinical trials, regular use of Resperate — an over-the-counter device approved by the Food and Drug Administration to analyze breathing patterns and help guide inhalation and exhalation — significantly lowered blood pressure.
Consult your doctor immediately.
Please see the web pages for more details on Hypertension.

Answer 2

A blood pressure reading of 146/104 is high for someone of the age of 33.

The latest guidelines from the British Hypertension Society defines blood pressure of 130/85 or below as normal but say that 120/80 is the optimal. 140/90 is he level used to diagnose high blood pressure or above and treatment may be required.

Anyone can develop high blood pressure and it doesn't always have an obvious cause.

There are many other elements that contribute to high blood pressure that can be avoided, such as being overweight, drinking too much alcohol, smoking, lack of exercise and a poor diet and too much salt.

You may feel perfectly well as high blood pressure usually causes no symptoms.

A healthy lifestyle can help prevent high blood pressure. Cutting down on salt, and watching your weight. Giving up smoking and drinking less alcohol, along with eating a healthy balanced diet and taking regular exercise. Then if these measures are not successful medication may be required.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Dear Deeds31,

The normal blood pressure of a 33 year old should be 120/80, therefore 146/104 is far too high. A doctor should be seen without delay to bring the blood pressure back to normal with hypertensive drugs.

Answer 5

Normal blood pressure varies in every individual. Like me at 20, my normal BP is 90/70 mmHg and has a tendency to increase at 120/90 which considers as high blood pressure for me. At your Age 33, normal blood pressure are usually 120-140, but if had any familial history of heart disease, better consult a physician for further assessment and evaluation. Usually an increase in blood pressure experiences nape pain and dizziness. If so, doctors commonly prescribed captopril to decrease the patient's blood pressure. Diuretics also used for (severe) high blood pressure. My suggessition would be this; visit your physician, have adequate rest, check your blood pressure regularly, life-style modification like for example if you smoke, stop it, if you're not a vegan start eating vegetables, if you love eating fatty content foods- Avoid eating too much sodium (salty) foods. Sometimes these basic tools will help you at ease. Good luck, hope I help you ;-)

Answer 6

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The book is amazing in that it not only lowers your blood pressure without the help of medications; it also aids you in having a life that is healthy, happier, and less stressful. This book chanced my life.

Answer 7

The only short answer to your question is, yes.

Blood pressure is medically referred to as hypertension. It is the pressure exerted on the walls of your arteries as your heart beats. The measure is expressed as a ratio. The top number, called the systolic pressure, is the peak pressure in your arteries when your heart pumps. The bottom number, called the diastolic pressure, is the lower pressure when your heart is between pumps.

Here are the latest U.S. government definitions of high blood pressure:

Normal = <120/<80
Pre-hypertension = 120-139/80-89
Stage 1 Hypertension = 140-159/90-99
Stage 2 Hypertension = >160/>100

High blood pressure is hereditary in many people. It can also be caused by diet, lack of exercise, obesity, smoking, binge drinking and other causes. High blood pressure can cause heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and other life-threatening illnesses. High blood pressure should be treated by a doctor immediately who will prescribe one of several effective pressure lowering drugs. They really work. Lowering sodium (salt), cholesterol and fat, exercising and quitting smoking would be the top things a person could do to lower blood pressure (in addition to medication).

I suffer high blood pressure, too, so I wish you all the best in addressing this serious problem.

Answer 8

You need to find out why your BP is high. The long answer that Grandaha is right on. Another problem that could arise from high BP is an aneurysm, a weaking of a blood vessel. The aorta and carotid arteries are the main ones that need to be looked at. Remember this is a silent killer

Answer 9

is my blood pressure is okay 146/104

Answer 10

I think you ought to find out the cause of hypertension, you see , even some medications of cough and cold can give to those above readings, including stimulants. Being a female you can have these high readings during menstrual cycle if accompanied with pain and discomfort,
(Dysmenorrhoe). Pills also can give to acute episode of above reading too.
They can come down if you change your life style and diet. No medication required, have yourself checked out with a doctor.