Elliston, VA
A 16-year-old female asked:
my blood pressure is usually 121 over 41. right now it's 98 over 60. is that bad? should i go to the doctor?
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Dr. Robert Killian answered
General Practice 28 years experience
Normal: I have no idea why a sixteen year old would even care about their blood pressure. You current numbers are the very definition of normal. There is no need for any medical involvement.
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Dr. John Munshower answered
Family Medicine 30 years experience
Stable: 98/60 without any symptoms can be a normal/stable blood pressure, especially for a 16 year old.
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