Is a blood pressure of 139 over 85 high for a 42-year-old?

Answer 1

Answer:

That depends on a few things:

1.) is 50/21 a duplicatable reading? Can you get the same reading consistently, time and time again, and with different equipment?

2.) is 50/21 a chronic reading? Can you get the reading for a consistent length of time, or is it a responsive low to something.

3.) is it the result of a medication or a combination of medications that inadvertently lower the blood pressure?

If it can not be duplicated it is often dismissable and of no great concern.

If it is a response to something, attempt to eliminate the cause as any sudden drop of such a nature could result in blackouts or loss of consciousness and possible injury or worse.

If it is the result of a drug interaction (either intentional with BP lowering medications) or unintentional with inadvertent chemical combinations; Seek medical attention to correct the matter.

All those conditions aside, the chronic steady blood pressure of 50/21 is cause of medical attention. If your physician or other medical professional deems the range to be safe then you can follow their direction and relax. If they feel the need to correct the situation, again follow their direction for treatment.

Answer 2

Quite a few websites have said that the normal blood pressure for someone of your age is 140/90. I would ask you doctor since obviously everyone is unique in a medical aspect but I'm pretty sure that you can conclude that 182/116 is bad.

Answer 3

I'll assume this is your BP without being on any anti-hypertensive medication. I applaud the fact that you know your tracked BP measurements over the past two years. I guess this means you have regularly had it checked by your physician or pharmacist and I'm sure they've told you some things about its significance, so perhaps you're just seeking other opinions here.

You are probably used to hearing that "ideal" blood pressure is 120/80. Going by the book, the cutoff for high BP is systolic (first number) greater than 140 or diastolic (second number) greater than 90. Your 144/105 is not uncommon. As we age there is a tendancy for the diastolic to creep up, which is loosely correlated with calcification of arteries (which everyone has to some degree) as well as the systolic. With changes in diet (decreased sodium) many people will be able to see their BP trend back down. Exercise and losing weight helps this too. Failing this, a low dose to start of one of several classes of drugs that act as anti-hypertensives are very successful in lowering BP with minimal side-effects and at minimal cost. Your BP is considered high enough to warrant medical intervention. If you are diabetic it is even more important that you try to lower this BP.

My last paragraph presumes you are suffering from what is known as primary hypertension. There is also secondary hypertension. Secondary hypertension accounts for only ~10% of cases of hypertension but the cause is often a mechanical problem in the body, such as a kidney that is getting less blood than it needs and thus is releasing molecular compounds that makes the body raise BP. It is very important to be evaluated for secondary causes of hypertension, but most often the BP increase would be more acute than yours.

In summary, plan a visit to your doctor to have your BP evaluated. Do not be afraid of the pharmaceutical therapy he might offer. And it never hurts to decrease salt intake, increase exercise, and motivate oneself to maintain a healthy weight.

Answer 4

a little... A Dr. would recommend bp medication... and/or perhaps cardiovascualr testing to make sure its not due to atherosclerosis.

Answer 5

Yes, it is a little high - Most doctors would prefer it's closer to 120/80

Answer 6

yes