
What Does This BP Reading Of 149/88 In Old Age Indicate?

Your Blood pressure is normal.
Detailed Answer:
HI
Greeting from Dr. Divakara.P
First of all thanks for choosing Healthcaremagic for posting your query.
First of all the normal acceptable upper range of Blood pressure for people of more than 60 years age is 150/90 . So your Blood pressure is quite normal for your age .
Also blood pressure keeps varying so a repeat check of your Blood pressure may come even less ( it may even come more ) So just wait and get it checked again as advised by your nurse.
Tips to bring blood pressure low :
1. Low Salt diet : Reduce the intake of salt in your food . Avoid Pickles , Canned food , Chips , Salt biscuits , French fries etc.
2. Eat more of fruits , vegetables and drink plenty of water.
3. Do aerobic exercises like Brisk walking , Jogging , Running , Cycling or Swimming at least 30 minutes every day.
Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask .
Regards.

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