What can be done to raise blood pressure/what are the causes of low blood pressure?

A question asked by noughts-and-crosses: What can be done to raise blood pressure/what are the causes of low blood pressure?
My nurse today checked my blood pressure and it was cosiderably low. Just below the average though, not servere! I would like to know, what can I do to perhaps raise it a bit (I feel tired all the time etc) and what are the causes of blood pressure (I could do the opposite of these causes to perhaps increase my blood pressure).
Help appreciated! thanks! : )

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Answer by peaches6
If the doctor wasn’t concerned then you shouldn’t worry about it. Some people, like myself, have low blood pressure. As far as being tired, talk to your doctor. It could be a number of things which doesn’t necessarily have to do with your blood pressure. Good Luck!

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What’s the best way to keep low blood pressure up?

A question from Renji Kazuma: What’s the best way to keep low blood pressure up?
I have two twin brothers, and just recently one of them found out either last year or some time this year that he has low blood pressure. Our father had a this same case, even before he was killed by some unknown killer. I love my brother and always worry about him, but it’s not easy to keep a watchful eye on him if his blood pressure gets too low and I don’t know how to help him get it back up. His girlfriend is even worried about him cause a friend of ours mentioned it to her. My other twin brother is also worried about him, and he isn’t sure what to do to help. Any advice or suggestions or anything in particular would be good. My bro’s just in his twenties and he’s got a long life ahead of him.

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Answer by Kris L
You may be ‘worrying about nothing’ … in most people having ‘low blood pressure’ is a very GOOD THING … and if it was ‘low enough to be a problem’ his doctor would have had him admitted to a hospital or given him a prescription …
The ‘only thing’ about having low blood pressure, is sometimes you’ll ‘feel faint’ when you stand up too fast, or are standing in one postion too long … so tell your brother to ‘stand up more slowly’ and to ‘move around’ and not lock his legs when he has to stand in one place for long …
I’m sorry that your dad is ‘dead’ but I doubt that his ‘low blood pressure’ contributed to that death … and this is NOT YOUR DAD, but your brother … so ‘stop worrying’ and just ‘love him’ as your brother, okay?

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What is the normal blood pressure for a teenager?

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A question from Pug Lover <3: What is the normal blood pressure for a teenager?
I’m 14, and get dizzy when i stand up most of the time. My doctor doesn’t know what it is but my parents suspect it’s low blood pressure

My readings are..

Sys 96 mmhg
Dia 61 mmhg

Help?!

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Answer by Ryan C
120/80

100ish/60ish i guess isn’t too terrible but it is low. you should see a doctor.

maybe you are anemic?

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i have a blood pressure reading of 147/61 what does this mean?

A question from john: i have a blood pressure reading of 147/61 what does this mean?
it seems every time i do a blood pressure test the top number always seems high but the bottom one is on target or even lower that any reading i have come across on the internet.

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Answer by sonj
It means the pressure in your heart when it is contracting is a bit high, but ok when it is relaxed.
Keep a check on cholesterol too.
Try loosing a bit of weight if that is an issue and exercise gently to get it down.
You may need medication if it has been up a while

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How can I quickly and dramatically lower my high blood pressure?

Question posed by afraidtoland: How can I quickly and dramatically lower my high blood pressure?
My psychiatrist told me that if my blood pressure stays high he will not want to prescribe my Adderall anymore. Thing is, I’ve always had high blood pressure, it aint the Adderall doc. But he says he has a hard time prescribing it when it tends to increase blood pressure. I have two days til my next visit with him to fix this. I still smoke, I still drink, I still eat salty food…what’s a boy to do?

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Answer by Angel V
stop or lower u-r bad habits homeboy get you a 10-15 minute nap that might help it lower you blood down some.
I know cause theres a dude that goes on therapy w/me and they always put a nub on his mouth to go raa sleeeeepp!!!!!

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What is a normal Blood pressure for my age?

Question by almk?: What is a normal Blood pressure for my age?
I’m almost 19 and my blood pressure is 103/72
Last time i went to the doctor (2 months ago) the nurse told me it was slightly low.
Is this an okay result?
for the past month, ive drank nothing but water, and lots of it.
ive lost 11 lbs, and i sometimes take allegra and ProAir (inhaler) when needed, cause i possibly may have asthma due to allergies.
i dont know if that causes low BP.

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Answer by SUSAN M
That blood pressure is a little low but not alarming. The big question is how do you feel? If your tired all the time or lightheaded or dizzy when standing that is a problem, if not than your fine. Congrats on the healthy lifestyle. If anything the inhaler might cause your pressure to go a little higher due to slightly increase in pulse rate. Not a big deal though, if you feel okay your likely fine.

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How do I take an accurate Blood pressure reading?

Question posed by cosmiccharlie: How do I take an accurate Blood pressure reading?
I have a home BP monitor my readings drastically fluctuate depending on the position i am in when I take it. Standing sitting or lying down. Which would give me the most accurate reading?

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Answer by Murzy
BP can greatly fluctuate but sitting in the same place, at the same time of day will give you the best reading

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What is a healthy/normal blood pressure range for 102 yr old woman?

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Question posed by Chris 34: What is a healthy/normal blood pressure range for 102 yr old woman?
I have a 102 yr old aunt with no real medical issues but her blood preassure in the past. I took her preassure this morning and it read 141/95. Is this pressure high for her?

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Answer by Derrick
A good BP for any normal person is 120/80, with slight variations up or down in numbers.

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Is this a good blood pressure reading?

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Question posed by Krazy K.: Is this a good blood pressure reading?
I am a 22 year old, healthy female. I had a blood pressure reading and it was 102/66, with a pulse rate of 56…is that good?

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Answer by G2RĂªves
I think it should be a bit higher like 110/76 and your pulse rate could be higher also.

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What is wrong when the lower(2nd) number of a blood pressure reading is under 60?

A question asked by woodenlady43: What is wrong when the lower(2nd) number of a blood pressure reading is under 60?
My Dads blood pressure is going nuts.. One day it is 180/80 then 2 days later it is 89/48? Now it is 120/63. I cant find anything on what that bottom number means and what to do if the top number is ok but the bottom is too low or too high. If anyone knows anything I would love to hear from you. Thanks

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Answer by Amanda
It means he needs to see his doctor to get his medication (if he takes any) straightened out. 180/80 is hypertensive, 89/48 is hypotensive, and 120/63 is normal.

Is he taking his pressure correctly? The cuff big enough? Same time of the day?

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