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Suggest Remedy For Fluctuations In BP
Hi, i measured my blood pressure 3 separate times to and the first reading is always high.. 131/95, 143/92 and 142/92.. I take an average of 3 readings each time and they drop significantly from the first reading..when from 125/80 to 113/76 to 117/77. Is this normal? and should I always discard the first reading?
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Please note that there are blood pressure variations on day-to-day basis and also different BP at different times of the day. Always take blood pressure about 2 hrs after meal/tea or coffee. Before taking BP reading, you should be sitting idle for 5 minutes. In this way, you will get minimum variations.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Please note that there are blood pressure variations on day-to-day basis and also different BP at different times of the day. Always take blood pressure about 2 hrs after meal/tea or coffee. Before taking BP reading, you should be sitting idle for 5 minutes. In this way, you will get minimum variations.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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