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What Do These BP Readings Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 11 Aug 2015

Question: Hi I am 39 year old female yesterday had my blood pressure checked was 152/98 in dr nervous usually very anxious in office I went and bought a wrist monitor it seemed to be correct with first use showing 145/94 about an hour after appointment after the initial reading the device kept reading 235 and up over 130 am I to believe that the device is broken or is something really wrong

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There are few things you can do.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to Health Care Magic, Thanks for writing to us,

I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad, I have read your question, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best possible way.

I understand your concern. It is very simple to check the authenticity of this reading.there are a few ways I would suggest .

1) read the user manual closely or watch a video on yourtube regarding the correct use of the device , then see what reading is. If it stays the same then do step two.

2) Check BP of some one else at your home or in neighbourhood. If his/her BP is normal check your again if your is again above 200 then go to ER or a medical facility get it checked there as a counter check ...

3) Do you know any one around you having a BP device? use it and check your BP with that.

4) Go to the store from where you bought it use two or three other devices to check the BP if only this has the fault others are giving 140 BP and this is givig 200+ just ask them to change it .

Don't panic it's simple to see if its working fine or not but first thing first, read or watch the correct method of use it's important.....

I Hope this answers your question, if your have more queries feel free to ask, otherwise close the discussion and rate it. Wish you the best of health.

Regards,

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.(Licensed Family Physician)

M.B.B.S.

Resident M.D.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (29 hours later)

Thanks for quick response I was able to find someone with a Bp device came up 143/86 high but not in 200's returned the device I am to bring a record of bp recordings to dr next month is taking it two to three times a week sufficient am now way to anxious to buy a new machine and take daily at home

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You should buy a new apparatus

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Its great to know that your blood pressure was nit in hypertensive range, I would suggest you not to panic and not to get anxious...buy a new blood pressure monitor made by a well known brand i personally like BEURER ...you can buy any brand you like ..

In a blood pressure chart you will write a date and then blood pressure reading preferrably done 3 times a day if it's hard for you ...you can do it twice a day once in the morning once in the evening. you should buy a blood pressure monitor for yourself dont be anxious you will need one for your everyday checking or blood pressure so buy one ...infact it will relieve your anxiety otherwise you would stay in doubt about your blood pressure.

Stay blessed. keep good control of you Bp by exercising..having a healthy weight and avoiding extra salt...

Wish you health.

If you have more questions feel free to ask otherwise close the discussion and give me feedback.

Regards.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar