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What Causes Different Blood Pressure Readings In Both The Hands?

Halo Doctor. My son is 13.9 Years old, has BP 140/85 in Right Hand and 150/ 90 in left hand. ECG was done and report is normal. He sweats more and has history of Alergic Broncites Asthma, but now asthma is ok. What could be the cause of High BP and difference of BP in both Arms at this age. He is healthy and not overweight. Please advise.
Mon, 10 Jul 2017
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Hello dear
Warm welcome to Health care magic family .
I have evaluated your concern in depth .

@ Different BP readings of 5 - 10 mm Hg is non significant clinically , has
no reason for the same .
High difference suggest aorta issues as atherosclerosis or others .
@ High BP in absence of obesity relates to - family history - sleep
apnea - other sleep disorders - very high salt intake .

Hope this will help you surely .
Feel free to ask any future health related question .
Thanks for evaluating my answer thoroughly .
Regards dear .

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What Causes Different Blood Pressure Readings In Both The Hands?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Health care magic family . I have evaluated your concern in depth . @ Different BP readings of 5 - 10 mm Hg is non significant clinically , has no reason for the same . High difference suggest aorta issues as atherosclerosis or others . @ High BP in absence of obesity relates to - family history - sleep apnea - other sleep disorders - very high salt intake . Hope this will help you surely . Feel free to ask any future health related question . Thanks for evaluating my answer thoroughly . Regards dear .