What is a good blood pressure normal blood pressure

When we go to the doctor, the doctor usually checks our blood pressure.

But do you really know what does your blood pressure exactly mean?

What does the number in your blood pressure indicate?

What are good blood pressure numbers? Just understand how to interpret and know the meaning of your blood pressure.

Let’s understand what blood pressure is.

Blood pressure is nothing but the pressure exerted blood on your blood vessels.

Your heart is a pump. It contracts and relaxes.

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When it contracts, the blood pressure goes up. When it relaxes, blood pressure goes down.

You must have seen your vital sign has two different numbers.

One is the higher number. One is the lower number.

Higher number or systolic blood pressure is when your heart contracts and diastolic blood pressure or lower blood pressure is the blood pressure when your heart is at relaxation.

So these two numbers tell us many things.

It tells us about your heart function.

It tells us about the capability of heart to circulate blood inside your body.

Let’s understand what the normal or good range of blood pressure is.

Good blood pressure.

When your blood pressure is up to 120/80, so systolic 120, diastolic 80, it is known as normal or good blood pressure.

When it starts exceeding up to 130/85, it is still considered Good blood pressure and up to this level, the blood pressure can be managed with simple lifestyle changes such as a good diet, exercise and stress management.

When your blood pressure starts exceeding beyond 130/85, it is known as borderline high blood pressure.

You have to really take care at this stage. If not taken care, it can lead to high blood pressure sooner or later.

Not Good blood pressure.

 When your blood pressure goes beyond 140 and 90 it is known as high not Good blood pressure blood pressure or stage one hypertension.

When your blood pressure reaches at this stage, your doctors may prescribe some medication to improve your blood pressure.

It is very important to take those medications on time as prescribed with a proper schedule.

If you don't take care at this time, if you fail to follow the guidance of your doctor, your blood pressure can go beyond 160/100.

 Beyond 160/100 is known as stage two hypertensions or very high blood pressure.

At this stage, if you are already on medication, you have to see the doctor and change medication if necessary or add any medications if required.

If you are not taking any medication, you have to rush to the doctor and start medication as soon as possible to prevent further complications such as heart attack.

So your blood pressure is a very important entity and if you take care of your blood pressure, if you keep it under control, your life becomes very easy and healthy.

So know your blood pressure, know what does it mean and take necessary action whenever required. Thank you.