what can I do for my low blood pressure?

Question by Suzan K: what can I do for my low blood pressure?
My blood pressure is 96 /65 which is very low and I have a dull headache. How about coffee?
I was told to add some more table salt to my breakfast or lunch. Will it help?
Thanks.

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Answer by I do care!
Anything you do to artificially to make your blood pressure higher will just be short term.

Your blood pressure is low for a reason and that needs to be found out what it is. And then fix it if you can.
Some things that can lower your BP are bleeding, overdose on medication, side effect of medication, lack of food and nutrition eating disorders, vomiting etc.

If your BP is low for the first time, then don’t panic as it your BP changes all through the day from high, normal to low.

Standing up slowly will help you prevent fainting when you have a low blood pressure.
If you feel faint, sit or lay down straight away. Breath through your nose and out through your mouth. Don’t get up, when you do, do it slowly and with some help, when you feel better.

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What is normal blood pressure for a teenage girl?

A question asked by Person: What is normal blood pressure for a teenage girl?
I’m 15 and today I went to the doctor and they told me my blood pressure is 130/60? I don’t have any idea if it’s normal or not, haha. I feel like it might be high but I was literally freaking out (for unrelated reasons, it’s a long story..) so I don’t know if that raised it? Anyway my grandpa died of diabetes so I just want to make sure I’m okay and stuff, even if it’s a stupid question..

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Answer by KT
120/80 is average.

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Is it possible to cure ancestral high blood pressure completely?

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Question posed by i: Is it possible to cure ancestral high blood pressure completely?
My father-in-law has ancestral high blood pressure. Also his heart is not healthy, so sometimes it affects the blood pressure to get higher either. Now when something happens or if his blood pressure gets higher he has to take really powerful medicine, which is not good for his other bodies. Even sometimes when his blood pressure gets higher he gets really close to the stroke. I could feel that. So my question is “Is it possible to cure ancestral high blood pressure, also high blood pressure that caused by heart abnormality?”

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Answer by Mel
It can’t be cured completely if it is genetically caused. Problems from it though, can be prevented through exercise, healthy eating habits, and taking care of one’s mental health and using stress reduction therapy.

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What food should a person with low blood pressure eat?

A question from I love you.: What food should a person with low blood pressure eat?
I have orthostatic hypotension what should I have? my blood pressure often gets really low, what other steps should I take?

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Answer by Cynthia Leighton
You really need to talk to your own medical professional about this – you may be referred to a dietician or nutritionist.

In terms of other steps?

1/ When it dips suddenly in the heat while you are walking, sit down, even if that means on the ground. Beats hitting it unconscious. Wear a wide brim light hat when you’re in the heat on a sunny day.

2/ Stay hydrated. Drink the right amount of water for your body.

3/ Stay in balance for electrolytes/salts and all – ask your doctor!

4/ When you have your blood drawn, ask to use the lying down position. Beats the floor.

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What could be the cause of low blood pressure, two blood transfusions?

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A question from sylver_shine: What could be the cause of low blood pressure, two blood transfusions?
My grandma is 72 years old. She is a diabetic, on blood thinners, and had heart surgery (replaced valve) 6 years ago. She had low blood pressure and had to have two blood tranfusions within the last three months. I’m thinking the doctors will recommend a bone marrow biopsy next. Does anyone have any experience with this type of thing? Any ideas as to what it could be?

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Answer by angel
Only doctors can guide you better.She needs expert advice.I wish her Peaceful time ahead!

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What causes high blood pressure in young people?

Question by Liz R: What causes high blood pressure in young people?
Im 18 years old 5’9, 125 pounds. I drink quite often, and smoke (pack a week). I went to the doctor yesterday and he said i have high blood pressure?
Im guessing its probably the smoking, but is there anything else that causes it?

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Answer by Me-o-My
IDK, Im 16 and have HBP also

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What is the normal blood pressure reading for a 42 yr old female?

Question posed by its never easy: What is the normal blood pressure reading for a 42 yr old female?
I saw a nurse at my local heath centre today and she gave me a reading of 191/70. She did say it was on the low side of normal. Is this correct or might I have misheard her. I just think the top reading is a bit high?

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Answer by Lori
191/70 is VERY high. I would see your doctor and have your blood pressure checked again.the normal range is 120/80.

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What to do with my high blood pressure at such a young age?

Question by knowme36: What to do with my high blood pressure at such a young age?
I am 21 years old, Male and am from India. I have a high blood pressure of 140/96. I weigh 93 kgs and am obese. I guess my cholesterol levels are also very high. What are the possible dangers I might face ? What corrective actions to take ? My parents also have BP but not very high.

I’ve just started swimming for around 1 hour (30 mts of actual swimming). Is that enough ? Is heart attack at such a young age possible ? Kindly advise.

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Answer by Annabelle
Because you have high BP and obese does not necessarily mean you have high cholesterol!
You are very young, but heart attacks do not discriminate…eat a balanced diet, reduce cakes, biscuits, simple carbs, and exercise more, walking is ideal and if your swimming for an hour you should be swimming at least 6 lengths of a 50 metre pool….

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What are the risks of high blood pressure?

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Question by Letum: What are the risks of high blood pressure?
If your blood pressure is high from stress and you happen to get a nose bleed, what are the risks?

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Answer by Notsosavvy
High blood pressure can lead to a lot of things like renal failure, diabetes. heart disease and stroke.

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My blood pressure soo high!?

A question asked by Nguyen P: My blood pressure soo high!?
so today i went for a routine check up to play sport in my school.
my blood pressure fly off the chart with a 198 almost 200…
my doctor was shock cause last 6 months i went to him for a check up my blood pressure was 105..

i don’t know why, but before i was much unhealthy and my weight was 185lbs…but now i was much fit w/ a 150lbs…i don’t know why i work out every day…and my blood pressuree…

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Answer by Irving Schwartz
Did you take any medication prior to the test. Eat a lot of MSG? Reduce your salt intake etc.

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