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Is Blood Pressure Of 125/69 A Cause For Concern?
Posted on
Wed, 15 Jul 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 15 Jul 2015
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Fri, 31 Jul 2015
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Question : hi i was just wondering if 125/69 is a normal bp and then there are times when it is 109/69. it seems like it also gets low in middle of night when i wake to use rest room and also i feel real.lightheaded in middle of night. but this morning it was 125/69. is it too low? and also.sometimes its higher like 147/70
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry about!
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern, I would like to explain that your blood pressure values are within the normal ranges.
You don't have anything to worry about!
It is normal to have a lower blood pressure during the night (as the sympathetic nervous system is atteuated)
So a 109/69 mmHg value coupled with lightheaded is considered normal when you wake up in the middle of the night (as some orthostatic intolerance may be present during that period).
Try to perform more gentle and gradual standing when starting from bed.
As blood pressure is a very dynamic parameter, an isolated 147/69 mmHg value shuld not be considered a matter of concern.
Every normal individual will experience the above mentioned BP values during his life.
To have a better view of the average BP trends, a close BP monitoring for a couple of days is recommended (several BP measurements during the day).
Hope to have been helpful to you!
Feel free to ask me whenever you need! Greetings! Dr. Iliri
Nothing to worry about!
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern, I would like to explain that your blood pressure values are within the normal ranges.
You don't have anything to worry about!
It is normal to have a lower blood pressure during the night (as the sympathetic nervous system is atteuated)
So a 109/69 mmHg value coupled with lightheaded is considered normal when you wake up in the middle of the night (as some orthostatic intolerance may be present during that period).
Try to perform more gentle and gradual standing when starting from bed.
As blood pressure is a very dynamic parameter, an isolated 147/69 mmHg value shuld not be considered a matter of concern.
Every normal individual will experience the above mentioned BP values during his life.
To have a better view of the average BP trends, a close BP monitoring for a couple of days is recommended (several BP measurements during the day).
Hope to have been helpful to you!
Feel free to ask me whenever you need! Greetings! Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
okay thank you very much. i monitor it at home at times. its been a battle for me due to hoshimotos disease so i just get worried from time to time when i feel weak and tired. thanks for your help.
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
seems that the main health clue for you is elsewhere (Hashimoto). You need to be in close contact with your endocrinologist, and try to find a balance for your thyroid glands function.
Wish you a good health! Dr. Iliri
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
seems that the main health clue for you is elsewhere (Hashimoto). You need to be in close contact with your endocrinologist, and try to find a balance for your thyroid glands function.
Wish you a good health! Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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