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Is Low Blood Pressure A Reason For Concern?
Hello,
I bought an Omron blood pressure monitor have just taken my first blood pressure reading. Then nine more readings as I was quite shocked by the readings. Five readings off each arm.
Systolic ranged from 97 to 101. mostly 98 and 99.
Diastolic ranged from 58 to 65. mostly 62 and 63.
They seem awfully low.
I wanted to ensure I didn't have high blood pressure but now find its lower than normal which I'm told is around 120/80.
I vaguely remember having it check years ago by a GP and I think he said something like 120 or 130 over 70 or 80. He died a few years back, so there is no way I can confirm that.
Could this be a problem? Why so low? Comments?
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
Thanks for your question.
I feel that not many details are provided (for instance, age, and if you had suffered of any disease in the past, for which you take tablets).
However, supposing you are in good health, and do not take any tablet, it should not be a matter of concern having low blood pressure readings as far as you have no symptoms related to it (for instance dizziness and/or black outs).
Another possibility is that readings are not correct, you might try to have your blood pressure readings at pharmacy or GP with their machine, followed by measurements obtained with your machine, to compare results obtained.
I hope this helps.
Regards.
I feel that not many details are provided (for instance, age, and if you had suffered of any disease in the past, for which you take tablets).
However, supposing you are in good health, and do not take any tablet, it should not be a matter of concern having low blood pressure readings as far as you have no symptoms related to it (for instance dizziness and/or black outs).
Another possibility is that readings are not correct, you might try to have your blood pressure readings at pharmacy or GP with their machine, followed by measurements obtained with your machine, to compare results obtained.
I hope this helps.
Regards.
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