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Normally physicians consider blood pressure reading of 120/80mmHg, as a normal blood pressure. The first number represents the systolic pressure and the second the diastolic. If the blood pressure reading is between the normal range and 139/89 mmHg, it is called ‘pre-hypertension’, which is considered to be a warning flag and it is to your best health interest to see you doctor for a check up.

Blood pressure spikes at night, high salt intake, or exposure to heavy metals like lead or mercury may influence kidney disease progression. Blood pressure is measured by wrapping the cuff of an instrument called a sphygmomanometer around the arm just above the elbow. With a stethoscope over the brachial artery at the inside of the elbow, the rushing sounds of blood through the . Blood pressure fluctuates widely, even in people with normal levels. People without high blood pressure will fluctuate into clearly abnormal ranges during periods of emotional stress, over indulgence in unhealthy foods or alcohol, and physically demanding activities.

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