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Hello doctor. Can blood pressure be taken while sitting on a bed cross legged? Or will it give high reading? Also, do we need to empty bladder before taking a reading?
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Taking blood pressure in relaxed posture is advisable
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult
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Sit in relaxed position postion with the arm at heart level. Crossing the legs, flexing the elbow, anxious will increase the reading slighlty.
Repeat the reading in both arms if you have doubt.
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You can take your BP in whatever position, the BP machine should be at the same level as your heart.
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Dr. Rohit Jain
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Ludhiana
No there is no such rule..u can take it while sitting..and with filled bladder also
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Dr. Saurabh Tripathi
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Kanpur
not with crossed legs.
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