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Sir before 15 days I get my bp checked it was 130/80 my friend also have same reading then my age is 20 today don't know why I just thought let's get bp checked then just when cuff tie on my hand both times i get checked 2 times in a gap of 10 mins just before cuff tie on my hand I get very anxious and very rapid heartbeat and bp comes 170/100 and 160/100 respectively why this am I in a danger zone or what why this reading does rapid heartbeat and anxious just before measuring bp cause this
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This is Whitecoat Hypertension. Relax, exercise, meditate. Eat good, sleep well. You're completely fine. You don't need any medication or any consult.
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Reassurance
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Please consult we can discuss there
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Undergo an ABPM testing
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High readings are directly concerned with your increased anxiety.
At the age of 20, it is apparently a false reading without any underlying condition, in your case an anxiety.
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Start doing exercises and meditation.
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If you still feel anxious, consult a psychiatrist.
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Suggest ABPM..and then share the report
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Previous bp was quite normal
Based on your history you seems to be tensed while checking bp which impacts on your heart rate leading to high blood pressure, hence relax yourself before check up
And get blood pressure checked
High blood pressure cannot be diagnosed like this , so monitor bp
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Relax do meditation
regular exercises
follow healthy lifestyle, Keep hydrated
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Please relax when you go for evaluation , make sure your heart is less than 100 then go for measurement
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Your first BP reading of 130/80 was a bit high, but a single reading of BP cannot be considered significant.
This time when you rechecked your BP twice at 10 min inverval both the times the values are significantly high, but diagnosing Hypertension requires BP readings to be done at an interval of 30 mins or more with adequate rest and in proper environment, being more than normal in 2 or more readings.
Before consulting a docotor, start Noting your BP reading atleast 2 times a day for minimum 1 week-
Make sure of the following:-
1. Do not record BP immediately after prolonged standing, walking or any strenuous activity or emotional stress, Before recording take a rest of 15 to 30 mins, by sitting relaxed upright with support on back, or by lying down
2. Do not record BP after consumption of caffinated drinks like Coffe, tea
3. Stop consumption of tabacco, alcohol or smoking if involved in any of them, and do not record BP after there immediate use.
- Before recording, have adequate rest, record BP with the correct method, for this you can refer online.
Feeling anxious and having a rapid beard beat during BP recording is very normal, but try to calm yourself to avoid unreliable readings.
-Even after these methods mentioned, of your BP readings any time are more than 160 above or even more than 100 below, recheck the BP every 15 to 20 mins after rest.
-Any time, the BP reading is more than 180 above or even more than 120 below, recheck within 10 to 15 mins, and if still same visit a nearby hospital or clinic.
-Note for any symptoms if you have, possibly related to the high BP, and reports them to your doctor when you go for consultation.
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Consult with a general physician or cardiologist for furthur evaluation, if you have symptoms or your BP Readings are still high after a week.
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Any symptoms of irregular heart beat, chest pain, breathlessness, headache, blurring of vision, weakness or difficulty in using arms, legs, face, difficulty balancing whole walking, sudden nausea, vomiting, episodes of dizziness or fainting, intermittent headache with sweating and irregular heart beat, any of these symptoms require an immediate visit a nearby hospital.
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Your BP rise during checking (170/100 & 160/100) along with rapid heartbeat and anxiety strongly suggests “White Coat Hypertension” — a temporary spike in blood pressure due to nervousness while measuring it. Since your normal BP earlier was 130/80, there’s no immediate danger, but it’s important to rule out true hypertension or anxiety-induced spikes with a proper home BP monitoring or 24-hour ambulatory BP test.
Also, anxiety itself can elevate BP and heart rate through adrenaline surge — especially if you anticipate the reading. Breathing control and relaxation before the check often normalize it.
To evaluate this properly and manage your anxiety safely, I’d suggest a brief consultation so I can guide you step-by-step. You can message me directly on nine three two six zero two zero five nine six for a detailed review and personalized plan.
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Higher bp can be due to number of reasons. Reach out via consultation. Happy to help🩺
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Dont stress out , avoid salt rich diet. Hydrate yourself properly
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Reach out on video call consultation immediately to me.
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The BP is very high. You need to control this. There are many ways by which it can be done. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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Definitely high.
You need to consult superspecialist like MD physician.
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Relax your mind ,then after check bp
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Deepak
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Dholpur
High bp due to anxiety, whenever you measure bp of your....first seat calmly for 5 min. The measure your bp.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Please consult
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Dr. Marini Vanitha
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Kakinada
Monitor Bp morning and evening for 1week.
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evaluated
Do consult
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Rest
Relax calm
Visit nearby hospital get check
Take an opinion from general physician
Do not panic
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Dr. Shamini
General Physician
Puducherry
Check BP again in the morning manually
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Dr. Arif Ali Ansari
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Lucknow
Kindly consult
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Dr. Aparna Narayanaswamy
General Practitioner
1 yrs exp
Kottayam
Kindly check ur bp tomorrow morning after a good nights sleep…check bp manually that is at a clinic or hospital
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