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In which hand you should check blood pressure right or left asking for a normal check
As there is may be difference
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Blood pressure can differ between arms. At the initial assessment, check both arms with a correctly sized upper-arm cuff. If a difference greater than 15 mmHg persists on repeat measurement, subsequent readings should be taken in the arm with the higher reading and the difference discussed with your clinician.
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For home records, use the agreed arm consistently. Sit quietly beforehand with your back supported, feet flat, arm supported at heart level, and avoid talking during the reading. Bring the log and device to a routine review if readings are repeatedly high.
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Do not change blood pressure medicines on the basis of one isolated reading. A persistent large difference between arms deserves medical assessment.
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Usually left hand otherwise both hands .Kindly consult
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In both arms.
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Left.. as per guidlines
But can be taken from any
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BP readings, usually differ from left side to the right side or vise versa.Measure the BP in both hands initially,the higher reading limb should be used for subsequent BP measuring.
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Left.
A diff of 10 is there .
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Blood pressure can differ slightly between the right and left arms. At the initial assessment, measure it in both arms using a properly sized cuff and correct technique. For subsequent routine measurements, use the arm that consistently gives the higher reading.
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For an accurate measurement, sit quietly for five minutes, keep your back supported, feet flat on the floor and arm supported at heart level. Avoid caffeine, smoking and exercise for 30 minutes beforehand, and take two readings about one minute apart.
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A persistent difference of more than 10â15 mmHg between the arms should be discussed with your doctor, particularly if it is new. If blood pressure is 180/120 mmHg or higher and there is chest pain, breathlessness, severe headache, confusion, visual disturbance or weakness, seek emergency care.
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Commonly left hand is used,as it is closer to heart. However either hand can be used.
Normally there is difference of 1 to 10 degree between the 2 arms. However if the difference is more than 10 , it needs to be investigated.
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You can check in any arm
Use that side for future comparison of BP
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If multiple time note them any go to hospital consultation
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The left hand mostly used to get more correct values of BP.
Yes there is a difference between both arms because the left hand is much closer to the heart so higher and more accurate value will get than the right hand.
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Any
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Consult
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History written is not enough. I need to enquire more. Pls opt for CONSULTATION
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Right upper limb
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Any one
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Nagpur
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Either arm is fine for a normal blood pressure check, but it's best to use the same arm every time so readings are comparable. A difference of up to about 10 points between your two arms is common and not worrying.
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Check it while seated with your arm at heart level, after a few quiet minutes of rest. Avoid tea, coffee or exercise right before. If you've never compared both arms, check each once and keep using whichever reads higher.
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See a doctor in person if one arm reads much higher than the other every time, or if you feel dizzy or unwell.
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