What Do These BP Readings Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 16 Jan 2015

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Question : My BP is usually 120/66, I am 70 years old. I haven't been feeling well, and today my BP is 132/70. Should I worry? I don't think it's ever been that high.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your BP is within normal parameters ...

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

Your BP is within normal parameters (below 140/90 mmHg) and you shouldn't worry for that.

However if the problem persist i recommend contacting your doctor about finding the cause of your bad feeling.

Wish you health!
Dr. Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar