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Are Lowered Blood Pressure Results Taken In 5 Minutes Interval A Cause For Concern?

When taking my blond pressure at say 5 minutes intervale I notice that the 3 tests are Lower and lower Ex: 22:00 hrs 180/90/95 22:05 hrs 160/80/80 22:10/ hrs. 130/60/62 This is troue with 3 differents instrument s My question is : is this normal ? If yes I would lique more informations. I already ask doctor and nurses. There explanations is not evident I thank you so much. YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 2 Aug 2023
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Anesthesiologist,  's  Response
Hello,

Blood pressure depends upon the following factors:
1) Posture of the person
2) Mood of the person
3) Any associated health problems like kidney diseases
4) Time of the day
5) Medications the person is using

As you had checked your BP in 3 different apparatuses, it's very common to show difference. That too you gave a gap of 5 min. So, your mind might have relaxed with very less anxiety by the time of last reading. You need to take 2 more readings on 2 different consecutive days and then if the readings are high, you can meet a physician.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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Are Lowered Blood Pressure Results Taken In 5 Minutes Interval A Cause For Concern?

Hello, Blood pressure depends upon the following factors: 1) Posture of the person 2) Mood of the person 3) Any associated health problems like kidney diseases 4) Time of the day 5) Medications the person is using As you had checked your BP in 3 different apparatuses, it s very common to show difference. That too you gave a gap of 5 min. So, your mind might have relaxed with very less anxiety by the time of last reading. You need to take 2 more readings on 2 different consecutive days and then if the readings are high, you can meet a physician. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist