120/80: What does your blood pressure say?

1mg TeamJuly 14, 2015July 19, 2018 Health A-Z

By Dr. Varun Gupta

The top number (systolic blood pressure) measures pressure in blood vessels when the heart beats (when heart contracts).

The bottom number (Diastolic blood pressure) measures pressure in blood vessels in between heartbeats (when heart is resting).

Normal BP means values less than 120/80 mm Hg (120 systolic AND 80 diastolic) for adults aged 20 or over.

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) is when blood pressure is constantly at or above 140/90.

Systolic blood pressure is more important than diastolic blood pressure.

Symptoms

It is a common misconception that people with high blood pressure will have headache, sweating, nervousness or chest pain. The truth is that there are typically no symptoms.

High BP can have serious health consequences if not diagnosed and treated on time.

How is High BP diagnosed?

25 % of urban Indians have high blood pressure. Everyone above 20 years of age should get their BP tested at least once a year
A single high reading does not necessarily mean that you have high blood pressure. If it stays higher than 140/90 over a period of time then it is diagnosed as high BP.
When using digital BP monitor, take an average of three readings, at intervals of 2-3 minutes.
Avoid smoking, tea, coffee or exercise at least 30 minutes before measuring BP.
BP should be measured in a sitting position with arm supported at heart level.

Risk Factors

Family history
Males
Advanced Age
Smoking
Excessive Alcohol consumption
Sedentary lifestyle
Excessive Salt intake
Overweight
Stress

Tips to lower BP:

Salt restriction (< 6gm/day) can lower the systolic blood pressure by 2-8 mmHg.
Weight loss of even 4.5 kg can reduce blood pressure. The systolic BP can reduce by 5-20 mm Hg per 10 kg weight loss
Physical activity: 30-45 minutes of brisk walking 3-4 times a week could lower Systolic BP by 7-8 mm Hg.
Yoga & Meditation
Diet: Diet rich in fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products can lower the systolic BP by 8-14 mmHg.
Potassium rich foods like Amla, Oranges, Banana, Papaya, Cabbage, Bhindi lower BP.

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53 thoughts on “120/80: What does your blood pressure say?”

Bhaskar July 14, 2015 at 4:35 pm

Please also write on low bp and related symptoms.

My bp is always below 110-70 level
1. mahesh kumar sharma July 15, 2015 at 12:52 am
  
  Please tell some thing about low Bp also
  1. drvarun1 July 15, 2015 at 6:36 am
    
    Dear Mr Sharma thanks for your feedback. We will post info on Low BP very soon.
    Dr Varun
2. Dr Varun Gupta July 15, 2015 at 6:49 am
  
  Mr Bhaskar thanks for your feedback. We will post info of Low BP very soon.
rajarao July 14, 2015 at 4:37 pm

Usefull artical
V V SUBBARAO July 14, 2015 at 4:42 pm

In fact I have been thinking of knowing about BP since some time past. Thank you. It is very informative.
Mateen khan July 14, 2015 at 4:48 pm

Nice,helpfull for mannage BP
jijo jacob July 14, 2015 at 4:51 pm

Hai my Bp is constantly over at 100/150. I am not taking any drugs. Is it a worry for me or i have to take medicine for bp to control it downc. Your advice will bevaluable for me . and i am 32 year old male??
1. adarsh July 14, 2015 at 6:02 pm
  
  Use homeopathic medicine the name of the medicine is rolvfiva serpentina its have good result with no side effect and avoide fatty and salty things
  1. Dr Varun Gupta July 15, 2015 at 6:40 am
    
    Please consult your doctor before any medication.
soumya das July 14, 2015 at 4:53 pm

Needfull suggession
Mathew George July 14, 2015 at 4:57 pm

I have low bp. Pls tell, how can I understand and what are the symptoms.
Divakaran PV July 14, 2015 at 5:08 pm

Very useful
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Usefull
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shabnam khan July 14, 2015 at 5:15 pm

i suffer from low BP. can u plz give details of it.?
1. Dr Varun Gupta July 15, 2015 at 6:50 am
  
  Thanks for your feedback. We will post info on Low BP very soon.
Bharat Thakur July 14, 2015 at 5:16 pm

Very good massage for me
veerendra July 14, 2015 at 5:18 pm

My BP was 139/83
1. Dr Varun Gupta July 15, 2015 at 6:52 am
  
  Please monitor it over a period of time and do consult a doctor.
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2. Dr Varun Gupta July 15, 2015 at 6:46 am
  
  Thanks for your feedback. We are working on this.
Rajesh Thakar. July 14, 2015 at 5:48 pm

What about pulmonary hypertension ?
1. Dr Varun Gupta July 15, 2015 at 6:43 am
  
  Dear Mr Thakhar thanks for your feedback. We will post info on Pulmonary hypertension very soon.
Rajendra July 14, 2015 at 5:52 pm

Very useful article, after recording 3- 4 times (though occasionally) 135+/90 before 4 years my Dr. Prescribed me Olmesar 20 / 40 since then its 120/80
Thanks.
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  Great !! Please do exercise and take a proper diet. It will help you further.
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manoj agrawal July 17, 2015 at 3:50 pm

मेरा BP 140+/90 रहता हैं. मै TELSAR A 80
लेता हूँ. पहले मेर BP 155+/100 रहता था. मै एक माह से सुबह खली पेट 1.25lt. पानी पीता हूँ तब से मेरा BP कम हो रहा हैं.
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