Question on blood pressure - measures normal (123/83) while laying on my back,?
922987
I wouldn't worry about it, your blood pressure is in the normal range. Normal for an adult is 120/80.
641619
The top number (systolic) is the maximum pressure in the artery (when the heart beats). The bottom number (diastolic) is the lowest pressure in the artery (when the heart is at rest). "Too low" is determined by if it affects the person. Low blood pressure can mean dizziness or fainting. If that's not a problem, then it's not too low. The main problem with blood pressure is when it gets too high, because then it affects the arteries, which can lead to other problems. As long as he's feeling well, that's excellent blood pressure for someone his age.
535188
well high bp or hypertension could have several or no symptoms. When referring to you bp there will be a systolic/diastolic pressure at your age i would worry more about ur diastolic the difference between the two is as follows the systolic pressue is the pressure excerpted against ur arterial walls when ur heart contracts and diastolic is just opposite its the pressure when ur heart relaxes so its bad to have a high pressure when ur heart isn't working because it will be even higher when it does .And if u get red or light headed when u stand up or sit up it could actually mean ur dehydrated and u have a positive ortostatic bp rise when u stand up. however if u r really concerned about it i would check with ur doctor and see it could be controlled with diet or fluid in minor cases..hope it helps
610919
I can assure you that it doesn't stand for 'Bad Prostate!' Blood pressure is the answer you're seeking and in a normal young male it should be less than 120/80 mm. of Hg..
877307
If you are a young girl that is perfectly normal and please don't measure your blood pressure at home. Forget about it and enjoy your life unless of course you are feeling unwell in any ways\n\nDon't worry about it! Perfectly normal
624342
This is question to be replied by a medical practitioner. He would like to know more details as to his age, his habits like smoking, drinking, his physical activity, nature of job, job environment, family problems,heredetary factors etc, his body constitution,etc.\nHow do you measure his blood pressure. where did you measure it. how good is that measurement instrument.\nWhat made you to say the blood pressure is high.\nThere are medicines to reduce the blood pressure if medical intervention is considered necessary but remember once you start medication through out the life time it has to be continued and may dosage may vary but complete stoppage may not be advisable except in very rare cases and that too under strict medical supervision.\nReducing or completing avoiding SALT would bring down pressure dramatically and no medicine may even be necessary!!!\nDONT GO BY THE ADVISE YOU GET HERE BUT CONSULT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. SELF MEDICATION IS NOT ADVISABLE.\nEVEN YOGA and PROPER WALKING EXERCISE ETC HELP BUT THATS ALL IN GENERAL AFTER FIRST YOU SEE A DOCTOR WITH YOUR HUSBAND.
84442
Laying down will definitely afect a persons heart rate in most normal circumstances...at rest, the heart rate slows.  Do a google search on sympathetic versus parasympatheic nervous system responses
461769
The normal resting heartbeat range is from 60 to 100.
1012377
I also suffer from low blood pressue - lower than yrs actually.\n\nDo u have any sypmtoms of low blood pressure: dizziness, constant tiredness?  If not, then yr current blodd pressure should be fine.\n\nNormal is 120/80.  If u had to choose, low blood pressure wud be better to have than high blood pressure, which brings with it damage to coronary arteries, other arteries and subsequent heart disease.\n\nIf u do have symptoms of low blood pressue(mentioned above) u should visit yr doctor.  There are medicines u can take, but simply adding a LITTLE salt to yr diet will help.\n\nSalt helps u retain fluid, thus increasing blood volume and thereby increasing blood pressure.\n\nExcercise also helps increase blood pressure, and keeps yr arteries and heart in good shape!\n\nIf u decide to donate blood, inform the nurse/doctor present that u have low BP.
418428
No not really.. Bottom number is good. Usual BP reading is 120/80. The top number is a tad high but nothing to stress over. Usually BP depends on height and weight. Also depends on what you eat, if you exercise and maybe if your parents have the same problem. Watch your salt intake if your worried about it Good Luck!
718827
Actually  60/90 is an impossible blood pressure to have.  90/60 however is on the low side of "normal"
733172
yes honey thats fine... if thats normal for you.. im female and 21 and mine is like 98/59  some of us just run a lil lower than others.. nothing to worry about... my mom is 52 and hers is really low too...  just make sure especially as u get older when u go to the dr if your blood pressure is alot higher than that.. but still considered in the normal range.... tell your dr that your normal is 109/61...\n\nnothing to worry about!
674222
Normal blood pressure for an adult is 120/80mmHg.More than 30 above or below this value of 120 and more than 20 above or below this value of 80 is abnormal.This means 90/60mmHg may be normal for a non-pregnant,healthy adult female,and 140/90 for a healthy adult man are all within normal limits.\n Below 90/60mmHg,one is hypotensive or has low blood pressure.\nAbove 140/90mmHg,one is hypertensive or has high blood pressure.\n This is a useful guide,but there are other factors that are taken into consideration which are too complex to fully cover here.\nHope this helps you.
145415
112/90 as a blood pressure is not bad.  Everyone has a specific blood pressure relative to their lifestyle, and good be high or low depending on lots of factors.  Your blood pressure is typically considered within normal limits.  Your systolic pressure (top #) is a little low relative to your diastolic pressure (bottom #), but if you are worried about your blood pressure you can buy a relatively cheap blood pressure machine and check it once a day.  If you find abnormal rates (normal is 120/80) you should take your findings to a doctor and see what treatments you could get to alleviate the abnormalities...either high or low.
899817
The most recent US guidelines are below 115/75, but your blood pressure numbers aren't bad. Talk with your doctor and see what she suggests. You don't need blood pressure medications, but you might want to avoid salt and salty foods.\n\nThere's nothing unusual about slight differences between blood pressure in each arm. Since your heart is on your left side, your blood pressure may be higher on your left side. To get consistent results, always use the same arm, preferably the left one.\n\nAn occasional nosebleed is probably not a big deal, and it might just be related to dry indoor air. If you get more nosebleeds, talk with your doctor.
477209
the above is mostly correct. Ideal BP would be 115/75 according to JNC 7 guidelines.  Systolic below 80-90 or diastolic below 60 or so would indicate low BP. However everyone is different and some people have BP's of 90/60 and are very healthy-low is verified by lower than normal BP with symptoms of hypotension Such as Lightheaded, dizzy, loss of consciousness 'rapid heart rate in attempt to counteract the low BP, volume depilated either dehydration or loss of Blood, etc.\n\nBP's stated above are in mmHg (millimeters of mercury) the common  standard in U.S.
47575
For all adults in general, the medical guidelines are:\n\nLess than 120/80 = ideal, healthy blood pressure.\n120/80 to 139/90 = still in the normal range, but verging on hypertension.\n140/90 to 159/99 = Stage 1 Hypertension (this is when your doctor will say you have high blood pressure).\n160/100 and above = Stage 2 Hypertension (SEVERE high blood pressure). \n \nAs a person gets older, their systolic blood pressure (the top number - ie: 120 in 120/80) will get higher, and their diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number - ie: 80 in 120/80) will get lower.  This is expected as a normal person ages.  However, just because it's "normal" doesn't mean it's healthy.  The 70 year old woman who has the typical 137/65 should still see her doctor about getting her blood pressure closer to 120/80.  The heart is going to need more help as a person gets older, and no matter what age the person is, the heart always works best when blood pressures are close to 120/80.  Hope this helps.