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J Dr Sharka I Don’t Usually Have Blood Pressure But
Question: J dr Sharka I don’t usually have blood pressure but this morning I took it 4x 3 min in between and
1st reading 127/81
2nd reading 170/80
3rd reading 120/68
4rth reading 127/80
I don’t ans have never had blood pressure issues could this have been a misreading my ecg from my kardia was normal
I also used 2 different machines should I be worried
1st reading 127/81
2nd reading 170/80
3rd reading 120/68
4rth reading 127/80
I don’t ans have never had blood pressure issues could this have been a misreading my ecg from my kardia was normal
I also used 2 different machines should I be worried
Brief Answer:
My opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Welcome back to Ask a Doctor service!
Except for the second reading, which I think is a machine problem, the other values are not concerning. You should know that it is quite common to have higher blood pressure values in anxious patients, during blood pressure monitoring.
When this happens in the doctor's office, it is called White Coat Syndrome.
From the other hand, a single value of increased blood pressure values does not mean that you suffer from arterial hypertension.
Coming to this point, I would recommend you to frequently monitor your blood pressure values for the next couple of days (in sitting position, after 10min of total relax) and take note of such values. If most of the values are above the normal ranges (125/75mmHg), then you will need to monitor it for the next week.
Hope you will find this information helpful!
I would be glad to assist you again whenever you need!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
My opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Welcome back to Ask a Doctor service!
Except for the second reading, which I think is a machine problem, the other values are not concerning. You should know that it is quite common to have higher blood pressure values in anxious patients, during blood pressure monitoring.
When this happens in the doctor's office, it is called White Coat Syndrome.
From the other hand, a single value of increased blood pressure values does not mean that you suffer from arterial hypertension.
Coming to this point, I would recommend you to frequently monitor your blood pressure values for the next couple of days (in sitting position, after 10min of total relax) and take note of such values. If most of the values are above the normal ranges (125/75mmHg), then you will need to monitor it for the next week.
Hope you will find this information helpful!
I would be glad to assist you again whenever you need!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello there I have one more concern I seem to have gotten this pain under left rib … if I walk around and stand it is less no other symptoms I do have lowwer back pain but have a uti …. Is there anything cardiac I should be worried about I took my blood pressure it is normal heart rate 84-89 no other symptoms.. any suggestions
Brief Answer:
Your symptoms are not related to the heart
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Based on your description, I don’t think that this pain is related to the heart.
As it changes with your body position, it is very likely to be musculo- skeletal pain.
So, just relax and don’t worry about it!
Hope you will find this information helpful!
Please let me know about everything!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
Your symptoms are not related to the heart
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Based on your description, I don’t think that this pain is related to the heart.
As it changes with your body position, it is very likely to be musculo- skeletal pain.
So, just relax and don’t worry about it!
Hope you will find this information helpful!
Please let me know about everything!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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