HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Very Skinny People Get High B/p ?

can very skinny people still get high blood preasure? 90 lbs and 5.`5
Fri, 11 Dec 2009
Report Abuse
  User's Response
's  Response
Absolutely. I was really skinny for most of my life and my blood pressure was typically 165/120. I exercised daily, ate 'right,' etc. It was only after I gained weight that my blood pressure dropped into the normal range.
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Hypertension


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Very Skinny People Get High B/p ?

Absolutely. I was really skinny for most of my life and my blood pressure was typically 165/120. I exercised daily, ate right, etc. It was only after I gained weight that my blood pressure dropped into the normal range.