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BP Readings @ Anxiety
Iam using olmezezt h20 tab for hypertension iam taking automated bp monitor at home for my bp readings. During my first reading iam very anxious and nervous that shows high after that iam very free second and third reading shows very normal.
Which reading should be accurate?
1 reading 143/76
2 reading 120/70
3 reading 120/68.
Pls suggest.
Regards.
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Hi, as you told that first 1-2 reading of BP were high, these high are due to your overthinking or oversensitivity regarding BP reading. Lastly you measure normal BP.
So try to relax yourself.
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The more you get anxious and obsessive about Bp the higher it will be
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Thank you for sharing your concern. It’s quite common for the first blood pressure reading to be higher, especially when you’re feeling anxious or nervous, which is something many people experience. The second and third readings are usually more reliable in such cases, as they reflect a calmer state.
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To get the most accurate readings, try sitting quietly for 5–10 minutes before measuring, ensure your arm is at heart level, and take two to three readings with a minute or two in between, averaging the last two. Your second and third readings of 120/70 and 120/68 are excellent and suggest good blood pressure control.
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Keep taking your medication as prescribed, and feel free to reach out if you have any more questions or concerns.
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Dr. Arvind Vishwambhar Karad
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Dr. Nidhi Marvania Raja
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It is a common phenomenon for individuals to experience elevated blood pressure in response to exposure to hospitals or medical professionals, often referred to as “white coat hypertension,” stemming from apprehension. Similarly, blood pressure may temporarily rise following physical exercise. However, when assessed through serial measurements during the evaluation phase, the readings typically fall within the normal range, and there is no cause for concern.
In your case BP likely around 120/80 mm of Hg
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Severe headache, bleeding from nose, dizziness, black out and chest pain are some of the reg flag signs and urgent visit to nearest hospital is recommended.
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