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What Does This BP Level Of 106/66 In An Elderly Person Indicate?

I am 61 & today had a BP 106/66. I have been trying to lose weight, today 198. Three years ago I weighed 274, so this has been and is a continuing process. I have RA & Lupus. Anyway is this considered low BP or normal for my age & weight. And yes I am not at my target weight but hope to get there this year
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.

This isn't a bad reading for blood pressure in an elderly with this weight and age.

You need not worry as this is all normal. There are many normal physiologic reasons for blood pressure fall in eldery. So stick tp your diet and exercise plans and enjoy your life.

Hope I answered all of your health concerns . If you have further questions in future, feel free to contact me anytime. In the start of your question write my name, and I will get back to you in no time. If satisfied, please click you found it helpful.

Have a wonderful time ahead.


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DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF

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What Does This BP Level Of 106/66 In An Elderly Person Indicate?

Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns. This isn t a bad reading for blood pressure in an elderly with this weight and age. You need not worry as this is all normal. There are many normal physiologic reasons for blood pressure fall in eldery. So stick tp your diet and exercise plans and enjoy your life. Hope I answered all of your health concerns . If you have further questions in future, feel free to contact me anytime. In the start of your question write my name, and I will get back to you in no time. If satisfied, please click you found it helpful. Have a wonderful time ahead. Best Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF USA