My blood pressure was 146/97 this morning. Is this the danger zone or mildly high?!


Question: My blood pressure was 146/97 this morning. Is this the danger zone or mildly high.?
Heres a brief bit of info on me : 28yo woman, 5'3"-195lbs overweight, no real exercise program but my work routine incorporates walking a mile 4 days a week, formerly on high BP meds but stopped taking a few years ago. I'm willing to change my lifestyle(i.e. eating habits, weight, activity) because I realize this isnt going to go anywhere unless it is treated. Im worried because I think my feet are swollen and I am a little scared. I have a daughter, I want to be healthy...dont want to be one of these people keeling over dead from untreated health problems but because I FEEL ok and have been the same weight for like 8 years and honestly aside from the health problems dont have a problem with my weight. Im rambling .....but I hope u get the picture...Im basically asking where do you start in treating this...like an overall (limited meds) lifestyle change...any ideas.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
Shahsweetiepie,
Blood pressure results from two forces. One is created by the heart as it pumps blood into the arteries and through the circulatory system. The other is the force of the arteries as they resist the blood flow. The higher (systolic) number represents the pressure while the heart contracts to pump blood to the body. The lower (diastolic) number represents the pressure when the heart relaxes between beats. The systolic pressure is always stated first. For example: 118/76 (118 over 76); systolic = 118, diastolic = 76.
A systolic pressure of 120 to 139 mmHg or a diastolic pressure of 80 to 89 mmHg is considered "prehypertension" and needs to be watched carefully.
High blood pressure has two Stages

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