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Is 127/93 a normal blood pressure for a 16 year old girl?

Chla.
09/02/08

 

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Deb
Tuesday, September 02, 2008

That bottom number is a little high. Have it checked out.

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Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Hi Chla,

 

Your blood pressure should ideally be below 120/80, so this reading of 127/93 is high.  I recommend you have your blood pressure checked by your doctor.

 

You can learn more about normal and abnormal blood pressure readings here.

 

All the best,

 

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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