Over the years, the body ages. Ailments associated with changes in the functioning of organs appear. The elasticity of blood vessels is lost, which affects the functioning of the heart. The nervous system becomes unbalanced. The slightest stress causes emotional disorders.
You immediately feel an increase in heart rate, headache, shortness of breath, and cardiac colic. These are the first symptoms indicating fluctuations in blood pressure in older people. It sometimes jumps several times a day, and for some it leads to unpleasant consequences. To avoid trouble, you need to have a blood pressure monitor in your home, monitor blood pressure readings in a timely manner, consult a doctor if necessary, and take prescribed medications.
What provokes it? Low physical activity
Physical inactivity can be associated with a sedentary lifestyle or be forced (for example, due to illness). Both only aggravate the manifestations of arterial hypotension: a decrease in the volume of muscle activity leads to a deterioration in the functional state of the heart, the contractile apparatus of muscles and their tone, a decrease in ventilation of the lungs, and disruption of mineral and protein metabolism, affecting the state of the central nervous system.
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► Adequate physical activity. Swimming, jogging, skiing, and aerobics have a good effect on hypotensive people.
► Normalization of the regime and adequate sleep. 8–10 hours of sleep is a vital necessity for all hypotensive patients, the basis for maintaining their normal functioning. It is no secret that sleep is the main synchronizer of biorhythms in the body, stimulators of the functional activity of the cardiovascular system, parasympathetic and sympathetic parts of the autonomic nervous system. And, of course, a hypotensive person is “prescribed” a full daily regimen with alternating mental and physical activity.
Working in hazardous industries
The development of arterial hypotension is promoted by: working underground, in an atmosphere of high humidity and high temperature, with prolonged exposure to small doses of ionizing radiation, ultra-high-frequency electromagnetic fields, and intoxication with chemicals.
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► If arterial hypotension is caused by occupational hazards, it is better to transfer to another job.
► Hardening. Daily douches, rubdowns, and contrast showers have worked well for hypotensive patients. These procedures are based on a tonic effect not only on the skin’s vascular system, vascular tone, but also on the immune system.
Diseases
Provocateurs of hypotension include some diseases of the thyroid gland and adrenal glands, the cardiovascular and central nervous systems, some diseases of the respiratory system, as well as duodenal ulcers, cholecystitis, hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, and anemia. Acute arterial hypotension can also develop with large blood loss, massive injuries, poisoning, heat stroke, and shocks of various origins.
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► Treatment of a disease that causes a decrease in blood pressure leads to normalization of the latter.
► Herbal stimulants. We are talking about the so-called adaptogens of natural origin, which increase vascular tone and blood pressure: tinctures of eleutherococcus, ginseng, lemongrass, aralia. But here it is important not to overdo it: some hypotensive patients are very sensitive to these drugs. Among medications, people suffering from low blood pressure are prescribed: nootropic drugs, cerebroprotectors, antioxidants, antidepressants.
Pathology or normal?
If we consider the average statistical indicators of the norm, then the pressure of 110 to 70 corresponds to the acceptable limits. However, each person has his own “working” pressure, at which he feels most optimal. These numbers are purely individual, therefore, when analyzing indicators of 110 to 70, it is necessary to take into account the “working” level of blood pressure. You should also rely on the presence of concomitant pathologies and the age of the patient.
It should also be said that when recording indicators on a tonometer, it is advisable to write them down in a notebook, especially if the numbers tend to change significantly during the day. Moreover, experts record the pressure level without rounding. For example, like this:
- 108 by 74;
- 101 to 66;
- 107 to 67;
- 126 by 66;
- 111 to 65;
- 109 by 70, etc.
Important! In medical documentation, the upper indicator is separated from the lower one by a “/”. For example, 114/75.
Puberty
If we talk about boys and girls from 13 to 16 years old, then the indicator 110 to 70 fully corresponds to normal pressure. The teenage period is quite often accompanied by deviations in blood pressure, both upward and downward, as the body matures and the hormonal balance changes.
20-40 years
For this group of patients, the indicators are also considered normal, however, “working” pressure and fluctuations in numbers throughout the day should be taken into account. For example, if in the morning and evening the tonometer shows 130 over 90 and a person feels great, and during the day the readings appear at 100 over 68, which are accompanied by headache and dizziness, rapid heartbeat, you can safely think about hypotension.
Hypotension is a decrease in blood pressure. This condition can be physiological and pathological. The physiological type does not require medical intervention, since it can arise as a result of physical exertion, emotional shock, and experiences. After some time, the indicators return to normal on their own. The pathological type has a specific cause in the form of a concomitant disease, manifests itself with a clear clinical picture and requires treatment.
During pregnancy
While carrying a baby, the mother's blood pressure can either increase or decrease. A decrease in blood pressure during the first 12-14 weeks of pregnancy is especially dangerous; it usually occurs against the background of toxicosis, accompanied by frequent vomiting. For thin women and expectant mothers of average build, a pressure of 110 over 70 is absolutely normal. Usually it is kept within the range of 120-117 to 75-70 throughout the entire gestation period (provided that the mother is in optimal health). If the woman is large and obese, 110 over 70 may be a symptom of hypotension, since in such patients the “working” blood pressure is usually slightly higher.
Aged people
Elderly patients have slightly different normal indicators, because age-related changes occur in the vessels and myocardium. For older people, values of 135-140 (upper pressure), 85-90 (lower pressure) are considered normal. Accordingly, 110 over 70 will be a symptom of hypotension for them. With a sustained decrease in blood pressure, the condition is called arterial hypotension.
It should be taken into account that blood pressure indicators are affected by physical activity, hormonal changes (for example, in this case we are talking about menopause in women), stressful situations, conversations during blood pressure measurements, alcohol abuse, number of meals, smoking, amount of salt in consumed products. For example, if a person is used to eating fairly salty foods, and then suddenly decides to limit the amount of salt, the pressure can really drop.
Also, a decrease in blood pressure levels occurs while taking antihypertensive drugs, especially if they are selected not by specialists in the field of cardiology or therapy, but by the patient himself.
Taking medications
Hypotension can develop with improper use of medications that lower blood pressure (neuroleptics, ganglio- and adrenergic blockers, nitrites and nitrates.)
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► Do not self-medicate hypertension. During a heart attack, take nitrates only while sitting: a sharp decrease in blood pressure while standing can lead to static collapse (loss of consciousness due to insufficient blood flow to the head).
► Diet. A special diet with a high content of potassium (potatoes, eggplants, cabbage, apricots, prunes) and calcium with vitamin D3 will help improve the well-being of hypotensive patients. At the same time, people suffering from low blood pressure need to eat at least 4 times a day. In addition to traditional coffee and tea, everything salty increases blood pressure: herring, cucumbers, sauerkraut. But be careful with alcohol. In any case, cognac, which dilates blood vessels (and therefore lowers blood pressure), is not for you.
Symptoms of hypotension and the danger of the condition
Patients seek medical help with the following complaints:
- the appearance of drowsiness and loss of strength;
- cephalgia;
- general weakness;
- dizziness;
- decreased performance;
- discomfort in the heart area;
- nausea, sometimes vomiting.
A headache with hypotension differs from the one that occurs against the background of elevated blood pressure numbers, which allows you to differentiate your own condition if you don’t have a tonometer at hand. With hypertension, the pain seems to compress the head, and pulsation occurs in the temples and crown. Against the background of hypotension, the pain is aching in nature and often appears in the back of the head. The danger of hypotension lies in the fact that blood flow slows down, that is, the brain and internal organs do not receive the required amount of blood, and therefore nutrients and oxygen.
Professional sports
Among hypotensive people there are many athletes. The tendency to lower blood pressure and a rare pulse is nothing more than a protective reaction of the body to constant physical activity, when it begins to work in a more economical mode. Experts call this hypotension high-training hypotension.
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► Before enrolling your child in a sports section, visit a pediatric cardiologist. Hockey, figure skating and football put a particularly heavy strain on the heart.
► Massage, acupuncture. The most effective for arterial hypotension is therapeutic massage of the cervical-collar area, calf muscles, and hands. Another proven remedy for “low blood pressure disease” is acupuncture.
Reasons for pressure 125 to 65
Pressure 125 to 65 mm Hg. depending on age, it can be considered normal or indicate the presence of a disease or health problems.
The number 125 is a systolic indicator, reflecting the blood tension of the walls of blood vessels during heart activity. The numbers 65 characterize the diastolic value, indicating the state of the vessels at the moment of muscle relaxation.
Blood pressure is affected by:
- age;
- weight;
- measurement time.
If the obtained numbers differ significantly from the norms established by doctors, and the person notes symptoms of malaise, this indicates the presence of malfunctions in the body.
An increase or decrease in blood pressure may be due to accompanying factors or to the device. The measurement needs to be repeated. It must be remembered that the obtained values must be compared with age-appropriate norms. For a young person, a blood pressure of 125 over 65 may be normal. The doctor may look for a low diastolic value.
If there is a downward trend in the lower reading, you need to undergo an examination. For older people, both values will be low.
The reasons for the low value may be:
- heart failure;
- improper production of hormones;
- infectious diseases;
- kidney disease;
- stomach ulcer;
- decreased hemoglobin levels;
- significant blood loss;
- decreased fluid in the body;
- congenital hypotension.
The reasons may lie in human adaptation to new environmental conditions. Stress, nervousness, shock can lead to either a decrease in blood pressure or an increase in blood pressure. The reason for a decrease in blood pressure may be the incorrect or untimely use of drugs to reduce values.
If a cause of low blood pressure is identified that cannot be eliminated on your own, the doctor will prescribe treatment.
Blood pressure 125 over 65 - is this normal or not?
Your doctor can tell you what pressure is normal. It is believed that normal blood pressure is represented by the following indicators:
- 120 mmHg systolic or top value;
- 80 mmHg diastolic or bottom number;
- pulse is around 80-90 beats per minute.
Blood pressure of 125 over 65 can be considered normal if the person’s age is younger than average, there are no pathological diseases, and the condition is satisfactory. With such aspects, you do not need to do anything.
The indicator depends on age. It has been established that blood pressure increases with age. In older people, a value of 125 over 65 may be a signal of the development of the disease. There is a list of normal indicators depending on age, it is a guideline for considering at home what the number on the tonometer screen means.
In accordance with these standards, we can conclude that a value of 125 over 65 means relatively normal blood pressure for a certain age.
For what age is a blood pressure of 125 over 65 considered normal?
There is a norm for blood pressure indicators established to determine the boundaries when taking measurements.
The dependence of normal blood pressure values on age was revealed:
- for a teenager, the upper value should be around 100-120 mmHg, the lower 70-80;
- for middle age, systolic blood pressure should be 120-140 mm Hg, diastolic 70-90 mm Hg;
- in the elderly the indicator is increased: the upper one is around 150 mm Hg, the lower one is 90 mm Hg.
Whether blood pressure is 125 over 65 is normal or the indicator is too low can be known based on accepted standards depending on age.
If we consider the age of the person who was measured, then:
- in adolescents, the upper level can be considered elevated, the lower level close to normal;
- for middle age, blood pressure with such figures means close to normal;
- in the elderly, this value may be a sign of low blood pressure or hypotension.
A value of 125 to 65 in the elderly means excessive relaxation of the vascular walls, as a result of which they cannot cope with the load.
Blood pressure 125 over 65 in a teenager
If a teenager's blood pressure is 125 over 65, there is no point in drawing hasty conclusions. When compared with the recognized normal value, the upper indicator is increased, the lower one corresponds to the norm. There is no need to do anything to reduce the numbers reflected on the tonometer without a diagnosis from a doctor.
The doctor must say whether an increased systolic value indicates the presence of a disease. Measuring in the morning may give an increased number. A nervous situation, excessive physical activity, and fatigue could affect the performance.
Blood pressure values should be monitored for some time, measurements should be taken at the same time, the teenager’s condition should be noted, and all symptoms should be recorded. The upper value is 125 mmHg. may be the norm for an individual child depending on his age or workload.
In parallel with observation, it is imperative to undergo examination at a medical institution in order to prevent the development of a pathological disease.
Blood pressure 125 over 65 during pregnancy
Lowering the lower blood pressure level to 65 mm Hg. during pregnancy may mean a disturbance in the blood supply to the fetus. This problem means:
- oxygen starvation;
- the appearance of developmental defects;
- placental insufficiency.
As the period increases, an increase in blood pressure is observed. The main differences occur in the first trimester. The indicators are monitored by doctors. If the values decrease, the doctor will prescribe medications to help the pregnant woman.
Taking medications during pregnancy is not advisable. Normal indicators should be achieved by proper organization of the daily routine and nutrition, and folk remedies.
