Normally, a person’s blood pressure is 120 to 80. But ideal indicators are extremely rare, and most often the tomograph gives only figures close to these data. And if some people quite reasonably worry about high values, then others begin to worry when their pressure is 110 to 70. Is it worth it to be anxious and consult a doctor in this case?
Some medical facts
What is blood pressure? Since blood is pumped into the vascular system under a certain pressure, and all the vessels have their own resistance, this term refers to the usual hydrodynamic pressure of blood in the vessels. Its indicators depend on the work of the heart and on the state of the vessels, on age, external factors, and heredity.
Doctors have long noticed that the state of the body depends on what pressure in the capillaries, veins and arteries (and it has completely different indicators in different vessels).
With a contraction of the heart (the so-called systole), blood pressure rises. And during relaxation of the heart muscle (diastole), on the contrary, it decreases. Therefore, when measuring blood pressure, two figures are always taken: the upper boundary and the lower.
Digital norms
There is an excellent indicator of blood pressure - 120 to 80, which is recognized as the norm by all doctors on the planet. These are believed to be perfect healthy numbers. Not only humans, but also many mammals have a systolic pressure of 120 mmHg. The norm of the minimum (diastolic) is considered to be 80 mm RT. Art.
Is 110 to 70 normal pressure or is it considered a sign of hypotension?
The answer to this question is also unequivocal - a pressure of 110 by 70 is considered a functional norm. In general, doctors say that plus or minus 20 mm in one direction or another with the indicators of upper pressure do not play any role. These are just features of the body. So if your systolic pressure ranges from 100 to 140 beats per minute, this is considered normal.
If the indicators are above 140 - this is the first bell that you are developing hypertension. If, on the contrary, below 100 - we can talk about hypotension.
What affects the performance?
There are several factors that determine your blood pressure. Here are the main ones:
- The ability of the heart to contract with a certain force so that there is a sufficient release of blood through the vessels.
- Rheological properties of blood. The thicker it is, the harder and slower it moves through the vessels. Diabetes mellitus or increased coagulation noticeably impede blood flow, they can provoke an increase in blood pressure.
- Vascular elasticity. The older a person becomes, the more his vessels are worn out, and they cope worse with the usual load. That is why hypertension develops most often in old age.
- Atherosclerotic plaques, which also reduce vascular elasticity.
- Nerve stress or hormonal changes when a sharp narrowing or vasodilation occurs.
- Diseases of the endocrine glands.
As we see from the above, a single clear norm cannot be determined. After all, everyone has their own characteristics of the body, so blood pressure 110 to 70 may well be considered a good indicator.
Age and pressure
Do not forget about such an important component as age. Yes, blood pressure depends on how old you are. For example, 95/65 is completely natural for a nine month old baby. In young people aged 16-20, pressure ranging from 100/70 to 120/80 is also considered natural. The older a person becomes, the larger the numbers become. At the age of 20 to 45 years, blood pressure of 120 to 70 and 130 to 80 is a fairly common phenomenon, taken as the norm. However, an indicator of 110 by 70 is also not bad for this age category.
After 45, doctors no longer sound the alarm if the tomograph shows 140 by 90. But those who have already noted 60 years are doing fine at a mark of 150 to 90.
But physiologically, it can also happen that in old age the pressure of 110 by 70 will prevail. If you feel comfortable, then absolutely no cause for concern does not exist.
When to sound the alarm?
The pressure of a person 110 to 70 is sometimes popularly considered lowered, but this has absolutely no medical grounds. Hypotension or hypotension (as specialists call low blood pressure) can cause fainting, persistent dizziness, a feeling of weakness or fatigue. But, as a rule, we are talking about a pressure of less than 90 per 60 mm RT. Art.
If it is too low, then the blood cannot provide the cells with the amount of oxygen that they need. Also, with reduced pressure, less nutrients are delivered to the body through the blood and metabolic products are removed much worse. Accordingly, a person begins to feel bad. But here is an interesting medical fact. People whose blood pressure was below the physiological norm throughout their lives live several years longer.
How to treat low blood pressure?
Of course, low blood pressure requires an attentive attitude and correction if it has a significant effect on your overall physical condition. If you feel chronic fatigue, you first need to determine whether it is related to your pressure or not. If the doctor diagnoses you "hypotension", then you should radically change your lifestyle, namely:
- more often walk in the fresh air;
- to perform moderate physical activity;
- do exercises;
- eat well;
- enough to relax.
Physiotherapeutic procedures are also recommended:
- Acupressure.
- Cryotherapy.
- Reflexology.
- Magnetotherapy.
Doctors advise to use stimulating drinks, in which caffeine is present, as well as tinctures of ginseng, Eleutherococcus, Schisandra chinensis, hawthorn, strictly on the recommendation of doctors.
How should a heart beat?
In addition to tomography indicators, you must also consider how fast your heart beats. The pulse at a pressure of 110/70 in a steady state should be 60-70 beats per minute, and after 40 years it can be more frequent, up to 80 beats.
Heart rate varies throughout life. In infants, it can reach 140-180 beats per minute, and this should not cause any anxiety. In a child who is one year old, the pulse rate is normally 115-110 beats / min, and by the age of 14-15 it decreases to 80-85 beats / min.
In an adult, the frequency of strokes at rest should not exceed 60-75 strokes, and in older people - 80 strokes per minute.
An interesting fact: in men, the heart beats more slowly by about 10 beats. And the lowest pulse rate, of course, is in a dream when the body is resting. There is an opinion that the less often the heart beats, the longer a person lives.
If a woman is expecting a baby
During the bearing of the baby, the woman's blood pressure tends to increase, especially in the second half of the term. At the same time, doctors pay attention: the pressure 110/70 during pregnancy should not cause concern, because the physiological norm is from 110 to 70 to 140 to 90. But if the numbers on the tonometer are out of this series, then you should consult a doctor. Perhaps the development of hypotension and hypertension.
It was noted that a decrease in pressure may be observed in the initial stages. This is due to a change in the hormonal background in the body of a woman. By the way, controlling the pressure during pregnancy is one of the important factors for assessing her own health and well-being of the unborn baby.