Question 1

can blood pressure fluctuate during the day because a second ago it was 139/89 but st night it's 125/77 ? when is the best time to check to be sure ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is a dynamic number........fluctuates with emotion,position/activity of body, medications, hydration status.....etc.

Question 2

what are the causes of blood pressure to fluctuate many times during the day from "high" to relatively "normal"?

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: The blood pressure even when normal varies from minute to minute even. It is not uncommon for a patient in the dr.'s office to have a high blood pressure when that patient first comes in and for it to be lower later. Stress and activity will effect it. It is normal for the blood pressure to go up during and right after exertion. Some patients have more labile BP than others.

Question 3

is it normal for bpto fluctuate during change of activity from 103/70 to 133/86 just walking upstairs? i usually have low blood pressure but notice thse flucuations at home.

Accepted Answer

Normal.: When exercising, your muscles need more oxygen. The heart pumps more blood around your body with more powerful contractions that will make your blood pressure increase. Your systolic blood pressure increases during exercise as the cardiovascular system delivers more blood to the working muscles and your diastolic blood pressure stays roughly the same. Keep walking those stairs; it's great exercise.

Question 4

will blood pressure fluctuate throughout the day?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it can fluctuate in seconds.

Question 5

why does my blood pressure fluctuate so much throughout the day? in the mornings it 120/75-80 afternoon it's 160/90.anything i can do to bring it down

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle first : start with restricting dietary sodium intake to 2,000 mg per day.  Next, begin a daily fitness program of aerobic exercise minimum 30-40 min daily. If these measures don't stabilize BP then time to see a doctor about it.

Question 6

can blood pressure fluctuate significantly back to back tests? first one 129/87, second 119/79. fluctuates a lot day to day. sometimes high, some norm

Accepted Answer

Yes: It may fluctuate minute to minute. Those measurements are normal and you should NOT be checking your BP. As you can see: it will drive you nuts, without any benefit (unless you are on medications, have symptoms or your doctor suggested it). What you are doing will do more harm than good!!!!

Question 7

how high should my blood pressure avg during the day?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: Hypertension is defined as 140/90. Blood pressure will fluctuate all day long but below 140/90 does not require any treatment.

Question 8

does blood pressure changes during the day everyday as you age?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Most people who check their blood pressure readings don't get the same reading on repeated measurements. Humans are not identical from moment to moment (we're not robots). Our emotions and activities change blood pressures. A person who sees variety in her measurements can just take 2 measurements every time and average them. If in her 20's or 30's, she should have good low pressures.

Question 9

i am 30 yrs.  old does blood pressure change during the day everyday?

Accepted Answer

Emotions, activities: Most people who check their blood pressure readings don't get the same reading on repeated measurements. Humans are not identical from moment to moment (we're not robots). Also, emotions and activities change blood pressures. A person who finds variety in her measurements can just take 2 measurements every time and average them. A person in her 20's or 30's should have nice, low pressures.

Question 10

i'm 53 years o. why my blood pressure goes high at night between 11:30pm to 2:00am.  after that, keeps lowering.  during the day is totally normal.

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: Nocturnal rises in BP may be related to sleep apnea contact your md to see if that may be a cause.

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Can blood pressure fluctuate during the day because a second ago it was 139/89 but st night it's 125/77 ? when is the best time to check to be sure ?

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What are the causes of blood pressure to fluctuate many times during the day from "high" to relatively "normal"?

A member asked:

Is it normal for bpto fluctuate during change of activity from 103/70 to 133/86 just walking upstairs? i usually have low blood pressure but notice thse flucuations at home.

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Will blood pressure fluctuate throughout the day?

A member asked:

Why does my blood pressure fluctuate so much throughout the day? in the mornings it 120/75-80 afternoon it's 160/90.anything i can do to bring it down

A member asked:

Can blood pressure fluctuate significantly back to back tests? first one 129/87, second 119/79. fluctuates a lot day to day. sometimes high, some norm

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How high should my blood pressure avg during the day?

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Does blood pressure changes during the day everyday as you age?

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I am 30 yrs. old does blood pressure change during the day everyday?

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I'm 53 years o. why my blood pressure goes high at night between 11:30pm to 2:00am. after that, keeps lowering. during the day is totally normal.

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