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blood pressure

April 26, 2013 | 15,00 EUR | answered by Dr. med. Frauke Gehring

Hello,

I have a question regarding my blood pressure. I have always had low blood pressure, as far as I know. My question is whether it is too low, if it is dangerous, if I need to be concerned, or if I should discuss it with my doctor.

At complete rest, it is around 92/58, sometimes a little higher, rarely 100/60. Yesterday afternoon, I was very tired, so I started measuring my blood pressure, and it was even 88/58! When I exercise and measure right after, it can go up to 120/80. But a few minutes later, it goes back to 100/60. Today, for example, after doing housework all day, it was 94/60. I have to mention that I don't notice any symptoms, I feel fine and rarely feel dizzy. However, my question is whether it is a cause for concern.

At the doctor's office recently, it was 110/70, so it would be strange to ask there. She would probably say everything is okay. An EKG was done at the end of last year and everything was fine.

I am a 32-year-old female, weighing 54 kg. I exercise occasionally, depending on the day.

Thank you.

Dr. med. Frauke Gehring

Good day,

if the ECG is normal and you mostly feel good, meaning there is no heart failure behind the low pressure, then there is no cause for concern, but rather a sign of good health. Low pressure puts little strain on the veins. Just make sure not to drink too little, 1.5 liters should be enough.
Endurance sports ensure that blood pressure does not drop too low after exertion and keep the heart rate in check. It would be nice if you could do this twice a week.

You have no reason to worry!

Sincerely, Dr. F. Höllering, specialist in internal and general medicine.