Is BP of 120/100 very high?
Patient: Hi,My mom aged 59 has problem of arthritis and has high level of physical activity. Though she is fit but her BP is 120/100.This is by chance that she got it checked on visist to GP and came to know about it. Is this too high?What precuations should she take? Doctor: Hello,I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCMAs such reading of 120 upper I.e.systolic is very much normal.But lower diastolic 100 is high.First of all she should reduce her salt intake .If she is on NSAID group of medicine or steroid  she should modify medication in consultation with treating doctor .she should avoid resistant training exercises.My best wishesDr.Rajesh Teli MD