Blood pressure: What does a systolic 130 w/ diastolic 67 blood pressure mean? (w/ 78 pulse)?

Question 1
Blood pressure: What does a systolic 130 w/ diastolic 67 blood pressure mean? (w/ 78 pulse)?...  Prefer comments from doctors or nurses. Please use references to support your conclusions.

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1)   Thats a pretty normal BP no wrries bro and pulse is very in the normal range .

Average BP 120/70
Average Pulse 60-100 in adults - the_red_emperor

2)   Both the blood pressure reading and the pulse are within normal limits. The top number is the pressure against the arteries when the heart actually contracts. The bottom number- which should also be an even number by the way - is the pressure when the heart is at rest between beats. Of the two numbers, the bottom number is the most important because it represents constant pressure on the system. The pulse is just fine, and suggests you are in adequate shape in terms of the cardiovascular system. If the readings came from a drug store type machine, they are not usually that accurate. One isolated blood pressure also doesn't mean a lot, other than at that moment you were obviously fairly relaxed and not stressed out over anything. The top number could be lower, but from one reading only, and from unknown equipment- it's acceptable. My reference is my training and years of experience. But you could double check me at any number of medical reference sites available on the web. - The mom

3)   A BP of 130/67 is a high normal. For older adults (over 50-ish), this BP would actually be pretty normal simply due to the effects of aging (blood vessels lose their elasticity over time and so are less accommodating when blood pressure does increase). However, with a BP like that, I'd certainly keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't go higher. The upper limits of a normal BP for adults is 140/90. Anything higher consistently (e.g. if it stays high over a few days) and you will probably need something (e.g. medication) to manage it.

A pulse of 78 is normal (normal adult range being 60-100).

Overall, I wouldn't be too worried. If you're still worried, simply monitor your BP every day (preferably using the same machine and taking it around the same time of day, as BP fluctuates throughout the day). - Kotoko

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Question 2
Acne at 9 yrs old.....My daughter just turned 9 in March.?...  My daughter just turned 9 in March. But starting last year she started getting acne. From a lot of reading and researching it looks uncommon for someone this young to start getting acne unless there's a medical explanation for it. Anyone else have a child or no of someone that has had one this young with acne and what did you do? I didn't get acne until I was in high school and very little...I've never had a problem with it and neither has my husband...

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1)   Here i s an excellent site with some wonderful options for you. It will definitely help you. Have a look. http://webmd70.notlong.com/AAwQkVT - Cathleen

2)   kinda sounds like she started puberty, in girls the onset is between the ages of 8 and 13 (on average.) - groomsy

3)   I started getting pimples on my nose at that age. Does she play a lot of sports? Does she spend a lot of time outside in the sun?

Although acne is heavily influenced by genetics, some people are just born with more oily skin than others. As well, it seems as though kids are experiencing puberty earlier and earlier these days- this might have something to do with it.

If the acne seems to be severe, take her to see a dermatologist. The doctor may be able to diagnose any problems pre-onset. However, if it's just a few here or there, get her some Oxy pads to use after sports or on a hot day after walking home from school! - tb19891989

4)   Acne is an inflammation of the skin. Oil and sweat. You break down of different kinds of acnes. Such as blackheads, comedones, pimples, zits, etc. Not only teenagers have acne, but as an early childhood they get it was well, especially adults.

Wash your child's face daily and the oil from the skin when you sweat that's what happens. I use Cetaphil. It works well, one solution. Apply on face and wash with cold water thoroughly. Results may vary. I have tried Obagi (expensive $60) and Pro Activ ($19.99), but Cetaphil ($7.99 - $9.99). Use Cetaphil with your child. I used it when I was about her age. But if its her first time applying the product, her skin may peel or kinda mild stingy, but it doesn't hurt. If it works for me hope it works for her. - Goggles51Girl


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Question 3
Do I have a hemorrhoid or something worse?...  Okay so I already plan on going to see a doctor but it might be a few days so just for a peace of mind I thought I'd send this question out into the interwebs. A few days ago I went number 2 and when I wiped there was bright red blood. There was and still is no pain except for very mild gas. Now there is a clear greyish discharge forming just outside of my you-know-what. My cousin had something similar and said it's probably a hemorrhoid but I'm paranoid and I'm worried I'm far worse off. There are no other symptoms. I know this question is a world of TMI but I'm scared!!!
The amount of blood on the tissue was about the size of a half dollar (Kennedy head coin) and a little in the toilet, the bleeding only happened once the a tiny bit of streaking the second time as if it was healing

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1)   If the "Number two" was really hard, you could've ripped yourself up inside, and that will heal.
It sounds like a hemorrhoid to me, and generally, if the blood is red, that means it's fresh, so it probably came from the end of your bowels, but if your poo was black (sorry, TMI, I know.)
If it's black, that means it came from higher up in your bowels, and that's when you should be really concerned.
So a general rule of thumb: If it's black, you should be concerned (Unless you took any medication, like pepto bismol, that has that side effect) but if it's red, it's a good idea to get it checked out, but it's probably not too serious.
Good luck!

Edit: What you said doesn't seem like a lot of blood, so you shouldn't worry too much about it :) - Tatiana

2)   I agree with the first answer, but I thought I would give you a piece of mind because I am going through the same thing and it happened to me a few hours ago(honest to god) I have had bright red bleeding in the past and got so scared I just thought it had to be cancer or something so I went to have it checked and I have 2 small external hemorrhoids. I had it today because i have been straining to use the bathroom. You should always get it checked out by your physician but I can almost guarantee its nothing serious, try using a cream over the counter...good luck hun, your fine :O) - mrslane07

3)   If it's bright red, odds are it's just a hemorroid. - aussygirl87


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Question 4
I don't like my nipple placement, what do I do?...  Hey, this might sound odd, but I think my nipples are way too low, and I'd like them higher, they're about a quarter off my chest. I know surgery is probably the answer to get real results, but for now, I imagine there must be SOMETHING I can do to even just slightly change the position of them.

HELP! Thanks :D

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1)   WTF nobody cares where your nipples are. just accept them and move on! - Stefansnightmare

2)   Well Brixton, it does sound odd since you posted it it the cancer category, but where else would you find people such as me, who have had this very same discussion with their plastic surgeon? Of course, it was following double mastectomy surgery. Plastic surgeons are very clever and can relocate your nipples at a price. It's not much fun and I can't say I recommend it, so it is best if you can learn to love your abstract nipple placement, or go to work on the underlying pectoral muscles as a way of diverting attention from them. Good luck. - Noidea

3)   Do you have cancer in your crooked nipple? - april


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Question 5
small pimples on my chest?...  I have theses small pimples on my chest and I HATE THEM.
what's the best way to get rid of them?

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1)   I would recommend Acneace!!!!
I used it, and after 1 months, my acne was COMPLETELY gone!
Hope it works for you.
you can get From Google Search Acneace Official site. Good luck. - Terry

2)   Hello, I'm a doctor. Use deltasone. I think that you want to get more info about it. Please go to ----> http://webmd71.notlong.com/AAMLR2H - Charmian

3)   Are you a guy or a girl?....I'm a girl I get them if I wore a bra to bed or was sweating alot the day before - Suzy


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