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My 12 Years Old Girl Her Blood Pressure At The Dr Was 102 Over 80 Is That Good Or Bad. Blood Pressure Mechine And Its Read 105 Over 65-64

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Originally asked by Community Member shorty

My 12 Years Old Girl Her Blood Pressure At The Dr Was 102 Over 80 Is That Good Or Bad. Blood Pressure Mechine And Its Read 105 Over 65-64

Took her to the drs today for a checke up and they said her blood pressure was up is that good or bad

Answer

Hi Shorty,

Here’s a link to a blood pressure chart for children - https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/hypertension/child_tbl.pdf

According to the chart an average 12 year-old girl blood pressure is ~105/62. A reading of 102/80 means the diastolic (bottom number) is elevated. I recommend discussing with her physician further to determine if there is any action you need to take and to discuss monitoring her blood pressure. . . maybe it was a one time occurence related to nerves at the MD office. Worth investigating further.

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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You should know Answers to your question are meant to provide general health information but should not replace medical advice you receive from a doctor. No answers should be viewed as a diagnosis or recommended treatment for a condition.

Answered by: Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Published On: Sept 21, 2010
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