normal blood pressure in female - #18605
I am really concerned about my health right now. I went to the doctor last week because I’ve been feeling kinda dizzy and tired, and they took my blood pressure. They said it was 140 over 90, which my friend told me is not normal blood pressure in female. I was shocked! I'm 32 and thought I was in decent shape. I exercise a few times a week, but maybe I don't eat as healthy as I should. The doc mentioned that normal blood pressure in female adults is usually around 120 over 80, but I'm just confused. Like, is 140 over 90 something to really worry about? What does that mean for me long-term? I’ve tried to look it up, and there’s so much info saying high blood pressure can lead to serious problems. I don't have a family history of heart issues, so I'm wondering if it’s just stress or maybe... something else? Should I just change my diet, or do I need to be on meds to get my blood pressure back to normal blood pressure in female? Also, how often should I be checking it, like everyday? Ugh... I just don’t know what steps to take. Anyone been through this? What worked for you?
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