Used Corticosteroid For Facial Skin Disorder. Taking Continuous Reading For Blood Pressure. Any Advice?

Posted on Sat, 14 Jul 2012

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Question : I'm 45, 5ft 10, weigh 93kgs and my blood pressure is 117/74 .Is that considered ok? I bought a little gadget today to take readings. Im monitoring my blood pressure and blood sugar cause my parents suffered from both and because I have used Corticosteroid products on recurring facial skin disorder for about 10years now. Sometimes 3month breaks but sometimes only weekly breaks. Usually for 2 or 3 days when treating. I need to know if my blood pressure is too high or low. Plan on doing readings continually.

Answered by Dr. Anil Grover (3 hours later)

Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in,
I am qualified and certified cardiologist and I read your question with diligence.
Though corticosteroids can increase your heart rate and blood pressure, if absorbed. Your both readings are normal.
Human Heart beats for about 96,000 a day (72 x 60 x24 ), its rate varies as per circadian rhythm and body's activity. Heart rate stays between 60 to 90 beats per minute. Blood pressure stays close to 120/80 never above 140 mm Hg Systolic and 90 mm Hg of Diastolic. If there is any further query I shall be happy to answer.
With Best Wishes

Dr Anil Grover,
Cardiologist
M.B.;B.S, M.D. (Internal Medicine) D.M.(Cardiology)
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