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I bought an Omron blood pressure monitor have just taken my first blood pressure reading. Then nine more readings as I was quite shocked by the readings. Five readings off each arm.
Systolic ranged from 97 to 101. mostly 98 and 99.
Diastolic ranged from 58 to 65. mostly 62 and 63.
They seem awfully low.
I wanted to ensure I didn't have high blood pressure but now find its lower than normal which I'm told is around 120/80.
I vaguely remember having it check years ago by a GP and I think he said something like 120 or 130 over 70 or 80. He died a few years back, so there is no way I can confirm that.
Could this be a problem? Why so low? Comments?
Systolic ranged from 97 to 101. mostly 98 and 99.
Diastolic ranged from 58 to 65. mostly 62 and 63.
They seem awfully low.
I wanted to ensure I didn't have high blood pressure but now find its lower than normal which I'm told is around 120/80.
I vaguely remember having it check years ago by a GP and I think he said something like 120 or 130 over 70 or 80. He died a few years back, so there is no way I can confirm that.
Could this be a problem? Why so low? Comments?
Mon, 13 Apr 2015
Hello,
There is nothing to worry. Since you have taken the readings for the first time and moreover, as electronic readings can have some error, your blood pressure readings are not to be worried about. Though 120/80 mm. Hg is technically the correct blood pressure, there can be a range according to individual variation and anything from 100-130 mm. systolic is considered normal. Similarly, diastolic pressure variation can also be seen. Unless, you have some symptoms like palpitation, weakness, dizziness etc., this pressure of 100/60 mm. Hg is normal for you. You can see a physician to clarify. Hope this helps.
There is nothing to worry. Since you have taken the readings for the first time and moreover, as electronic readings can have some error, your blood pressure readings are not to be worried about. Though 120/80 mm. Hg is technically the correct blood pressure, there can be a range according to individual variation and anything from 100-130 mm. systolic is considered normal. Similarly, diastolic pressure variation can also be seen. Unless, you have some symptoms like palpitation, weakness, dizziness etc., this pressure of 100/60 mm. Hg is normal for you. You can see a physician to clarify. Hope this helps.
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