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Digital BP machine
Dear doctors, my mom.recently started high BP medication.
We use the digital.bp monitor for tracking the count.
On the same hand, if I check the levels for second time, why do I see a difference of 40 points?? That too back to back reading..first time 170..then immediately I tested again on same hand and it showed 134. Why does this happen and how?
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I don't think the digital machine is giving accurate readings. Please change it, or shift to mercury/aneroid machine
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Use some other branded digital bp apparatus
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Mercury sphygmomanometer is reliable
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Go to nearer hospital and get checked
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5 yrs exp
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Dr. Raghav Bhargava
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8 yrs exp
Delhi
Not sure about your technique or machine. Usually digital machines are reliable. Also there is a time and position whilst taking measurements.
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Book an online consult for further management
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