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Suggest Treatment For Fluctuated Blood Pressure Readings

I am 73 and female. My blood pressure reading at my acupuncturist s office was 151 over 72 yesterday. It has been as high as 161 over 70/72, and as low as 131 over 68. The last time at my doctor s office it was 117 over 58, and varies all over the place whenever I have it taken. I don t know whether to be concerned about this variation. Also, is the diastolic number of more concern than the systolic number?
Thu, 26 Oct 2017
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hello there. I have read through your question and can understand your concern. Blood pressure does vary through out the day . For eg. It is lower in the morning hours and will be higher in the evening . But sometimes error in Bp measurement due to faulty BP machines is also a cause. i would suggest you to get it checked with a manual BP apparatus and not the electronic one. Get your BP checked at the same time everyday for a week and note down the readings. If your blood pressure still shows drastic fluctuations i would suggest you to consult your physician for further investigations. hope that answers your question
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Suggest Treatment For Fluctuated Blood Pressure Readings

hello there. I have read through your question and can understand your concern. Blood pressure does vary through out the day . For eg. It is lower in the morning hours and will be higher in the evening . But sometimes error in Bp measurement due to faulty BP machines is also a cause. i would suggest you to get it checked with a manual BP apparatus and not the electronic one. Get your BP checked at the same time everyday for a week and note down the readings. If your blood pressure still shows drastic fluctuations i would suggest you to consult your physician for further investigations. hope that answers your question