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What Causes Low BP?
I bought an Omron blood pressure monitor have just taken my first blood pressure reading. Then nine more readings as I was quite shocked by the readings. Five readings off each arm. Systolic ranged from 97 to 101. mostly 98 and 99. Diastolic ranged from 58 to 65. mostly 62 and 63. They seem awfully low. I wanted to ensure I didn t have high blood pressure but now find its lower than normal which I m told is around 120/80. I vaguely remember having it check years ago by a GP and I think he said something like 120 or 130 over 70 or 80. He died a few years back, so there is no way I can confirm that. Could this be a problem? Why so low? Comments?
Mon, 29 Feb 2016
Hello , With digital machines many a times it happens that if the blood pressure cuff size is bigger as compared to your arm ( particularly if you thin built ) , you may have false recording of lower blood pressure, so before jumping to conclusions I would recommend that you get it rechecked by a doctor or use another machine to check the same .
Maintain good amount if hydration with adequate salt in your diet till than .
Regards Dr Priyank Mody
Maintain good amount if hydration with adequate salt in your diet till than .
Regards Dr Priyank Mody
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