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What Causes Fluctuations In BP?

Posted on Fri, 30 Oct 2015

Question: Im getting confused about my bp. I do it 4 to 6 times a day. First reading is high around 165/100 then 2 min later its 145/95 and settles at 133/88 within 7 min

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (20 minutes later)

Better to get it checked by doctor. As electric bp machines can sometimes give false results.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (7 hours later)

I have been doing this for over a week. Can it be giving false readings consistsntly ?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
need to know few more things about you.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your follow up question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
If you are using standard company's BP machine with fully charged batteries then chances of false positive results are less.
So I want to know
1. Which company's machine you are using?
2. Are the batteries fully charged? Because partially charged batteries can cause variations in readings.
3. Do you measure BP in same arm always?
4. Are you obese?
All of the above factors can cause variations in the readings.
So need to know these things first, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad