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Erratic bp readings
When I took it first time, it was 154/85, after five minutes it was 133/77, after ten minutes it was just 113/69. Which reading should I consider accurate, the highest or lowest reading?
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Check ur BP daily at same time.
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Check ur blood pressure daily at same time for 7 days..
Note the readings and share...
For proper solution
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Check your Bp on mannual apparatus. Second if you are checking on digital then 133/ 77 is accurate.
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Dr. Navnath Gaikwad
Ayurveda
16 yrs exp
Pune
There r fluctuations on digital BP apparatus.
BP should be checked in lying, sitting & standing position.
For proper knowledge meet doctor personally.
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