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What Is The Normal Range Of BP Level?
Hello I am a 55 year old male, reasonably healthy, and my blood presure has been around 170 over 80 for about 1 week. In the past it fluctuate radically when I eat foods with a lot of sugar i.e. 1 serving of pie and ice cream can spike up 20 to 30 points. It has been stayuing around 170 over 80, What BP levels should I consider high enough to see a Dr?
Thu, 5 Jun 2014
Hello welcome to HCM..
First of all let me informed you the normal blood pressure range is 120/80mmhg at rest.. And the levels up to 139/85mmhg is considered high normal. So the blood pressure you are mentioned is high compared to normal levels. So my advice to you is -
1.you should definitely consult a physician or cardiologist about your blood pressure.
2 . following investigations are necessary for u.
- 24 hrs blood pressure monitoring
- 2d echocardiography, to rule out any damage to heart caused by high blood pressure.
- start daily brisk walking for 40 minutes. Eat more fruits and vegetables and avoid oily and salty foods.
- don't worry once blood pressure is controlled u will have your normal life.
- Eating sugar will not cause sudden rise in blood pressure, so don't think about it.
First of all let me informed you the normal blood pressure range is 120/80mmhg at rest.. And the levels up to 139/85mmhg is considered high normal. So the blood pressure you are mentioned is high compared to normal levels. So my advice to you is -
1.you should definitely consult a physician or cardiologist about your blood pressure.
2 . following investigations are necessary for u.
- 24 hrs blood pressure monitoring
- 2d echocardiography, to rule out any damage to heart caused by high blood pressure.
- start daily brisk walking for 40 minutes. Eat more fruits and vegetables and avoid oily and salty foods.
- don't worry once blood pressure is controlled u will have your normal life.
- Eating sugar will not cause sudden rise in blood pressure, so don't think about it.
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