Question 1

What is normal blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Normal: <120/80 mmHg. Elevated: 120–129/<80. Stage 1 hypertension: 130–139/80–89. Stage 2: 140+/90+. Crisis: 180+/120+.

Question 2

What is systolic vs diastolic?

Accepted Answer

Systolic (top) = pressure when heart pumps. Diastolic (bottom) = pressure at rest between beats. Both measured in mmHg.

Question 3

How to lower blood pressure naturally?

Accepted Answer

Reduce sodium (<2,300mg/day), exercise regularly (150 min/week), maintain healthy weight, limit alcohol, quit smoking, follow the DASH diet.

Question 4

What causes high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Primary hypertension (90% of cases) is linked to genetics, age, obesity, high-sodium diet, and stress. Secondary causes include kidney disease and sleep apnea.

Question 5

When to see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

If readings consistently exceed 130/80, or immediately if >180/120 with chest pain, shortness of breath, or severe headache.

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