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Blood Pressure
What is the correct way to check BP at home ? Because sometime i check at home on automated machine it shows like 142/84 or 150/80 than i constant check because i feel anxious why my BP shows this number because my average number shows 120/90 to 135/90.
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Blood pressure readings are never constant. It is not even the same in your upper and lower limbs.
So relax.
If for 3 consecutive days Bp is more than 140/80 you need antihypertensive medications.
You can take online consultation for the prescription.
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