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What Causes Fluctuations In The BP Level Postpartum?
i weigh 89kg, i am 5ft 7inc tall, i had pregnancy induced high blood pressure but im 11 months postpartum. I am 28yrs old, the problem is my bp meter at home has started giving me a constant average of 120/70 but at the doctors office, its always around 140-160/70. What could be the problem, i even get so scared of that cuff
Fri, 20 Dec 2019
Hello,
It could be a white coat hypertension and is due to anxiety. If the base line blood pressure is above 140 anti hypertensives may be started.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be a white coat hypertension and is due to anxiety. If the base line blood pressure is above 140 anti hypertensives may be started.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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