Is a blood pressure reading of 140 abnormal?

Question
Hello doctor,
My blood pressure is up to 140 and sometimes drops due to working a lot and long time 100 hours/week. The doctor asked me if my blood pressure reading of 140 is abnormal? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Specialist Doctor I Le Thanh An - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is blood pressure 140 abnormal? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Blood pressure often changes physiologically according to your daily activities. Normal blood pressure is < 140/90 mmHg and > 90/60 mmHg. When you are physically active or under stress, psychological stress will increase blood pressure temporarily, as is the case with you. Sometimes blood pressure is low (ie less than 90/60 mmHg) when you are tired, or not eating enough,...
Therefore, your case is not suffering from blood pressure related disease. What you need to do is adjust your work and rest properly. If you are still concerned, see your doctor for some general evaluation tests (blood and imaging) to have a more specific view.
If you still have questions about the blood pressure reading of 140, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!