blood pressure range for women - #14361
I am really concerned about my health lately, especially my blood pressure. I’m a 35-year-old woman, and like most, I’m trying to juggle work, kids, and everything else. Lately, I've been feeling a bit dizzy and lightheaded. Went to the doctor, and they told me my blood pressure was 148/90 during the appointment. At first, I thought it could’ve just been the stress from rushing to get there...but now I'm wondering about what the normal blood pressure range for women really is! I did some reading and some places say 120/80 is the "normal" range, which makes me feel like I'm way off. Like, do I need to seriously freak out here? I’ve been thinking about the blood pressure range for women a lot since then! It’s frustrating because I exercise a few times a week and try to eat healthy—mostly! My sister had issues with her blood pressure before, but she was older than me, and I always thought those problems wouldn’t hit me until I was older. What is the actual blood pressure range for women though? I really need some clarity on this, does age play a big role or is it more about lifestyle? I feel like I'm lost and want to figure this out before it becomes a bigger issue. Anyone else been through something similar, and how do I get my blood pressure back to normal?
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