Blood Pressure

Before I start - I am going to ask the doctor about this when I'm next there. I'm not worried by anything, just curious.

I've been in hospital a lot recently for a tonsillectomy so I've started actually paying attention when they take my blood pressure. But I've no idea what the numbers mean!

It's usually in the region of 105/60. Can someone shed any light?

It was briefly mentioned a few years ago that my BP is low-ish, but no more has been said on it. In the last month I've noticed I get light headed when I stand up, I black out. I'm fully conscious etc, I just can't see for about 10 seconds. I'm guessing its related but I don't actually know of course!

I hear people worry about high BP, but never hear of concerns with low.

Thanks! I don't suppose you know what the numbers actually mean?

If there's no meds for it then I guess it's not a problem

noblehead said:

hale710 said:

Thanks! I don't suppose you know what the numbers actually mean?

If there's no meds for it then I guess it's not a problem

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Here you go Hale:

http://www.bloodpressureuk.org/BloodPre ... ssurechart

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Thanks, that's really helpful!

Seems I'm just bordering low, but I guess because I'm young slim and healthy then it's not a problem