Changes in BP between to conditions:light activity (standing, walking few steps) and after 5 m rest

Israel Aharon,

Thanks for your question. 

Blood pressure is very dynamic which means it changes depending on the situation.  When measuring pressure, doctors always rely on readings obtained when the patient is at rest. 

In general, the pressure does rise with activity, but the changes you have described with minimal activity are much higher than would be expected.  This is not normal.  Such activity as you've describe should only change your readings by a few points.  This cannot be answered in specifics because everyone is different.  Factors that can affect this change include, body weight, conditioning, underlying health issues, anemia, and many more.

Concerning your readings at rest.  According to the American Heart Association, normal blood pressure is systolic 120 or below, and diastolic 80 or below.  Between 120 and 130 systolic and 80 - 90 diastolic is considered pre-hypertension, a range that doctors would keep a close eye on, and in some cases, even begin treatment.  Levels of 140 and above (systolic) and 90 and above (diastolic) are considered hypertension.  Your levels are mildly elevated and fall within the pre-hypertension range.

I suggest you make an appointment with your physician for his reading of your pressure.  Also, discuss with him the elevation in your readings with minimal activity, and is there an obvious reason for this exaggerated response.  It's probably time for a good check up with blood work and an EKG to be sure there are no underlying problems.

Best wishes.

Martin Cane, M.D.