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My blood pressure is on average 125/88 in not a smoker ,slim build its up more sometimes or occasionally lower mainly higher diastolic why might im 52?
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Blood pressure: Hi, as long as ur blood pressure is less than 140/90 and u exercise and watch ur diet and salt intake you should be fine. our blood pressure usually fluctuates depending on how much physical activity we are doing.
Answered 10/16/2014
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Prehypertension.: Sounds like prehypertension, which could mean that true high blood pressure is on the horizon. Could be genetically mediated.
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