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Sir i have a digital blood pressure monitor at home can you please suggest me when to take reading like after the food, after exercise, coming from outside after riding bike etc and also how accurate are digital meter s I have omron hemp
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The blood pressure reading should be an average of 2 or 3 measurements(don't consider the first reading) taken at 2 or 3 different times with the patient:
Having had no exercise, caffeine, or smoking for at least 30 minutes,Seated in a chair for > 5 minutes, freet on floor, back supported,With the upper limb at heart level with no clothing covering the area of cuff placement
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One reading should be at about 6 AM when you get up in the morning before you indulge in any activity (except going to the toilet)
The second reading should be between 2 PM and 4PM (when we expect BP to be high.
The third reading should be before you sleep . It should be about half an hour after you come back from your daily routine.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Syed Jawwad Hashmi
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Check bp in evening after sitting calm.for 10 mi ..in sitting position..and check everytime in same position
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Vishal Vishwakarma
General Practitioner
1 yrs exp
Mumbai
It’s important to monitor your blood pressure regularly to keep track of your health.
The best time to check your blood pressure is twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. Make sure to sit quietly for about five minutes before taking the reading.
When you take your reading, do it twice, with a minute in between each reading, and write down the results in a notebook.
Try to take your readings at the same time every day so that they are consistent and not affected by the events of your day.
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Normal blood pressure - less than equal to 120/80 mm of hg.
In case you find fluctuations in your blood pressure reading, kindly consult immediately.
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It’s not a good idea to check your blood pressure right after waking up, before breakfast, or before any exercise.
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
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7 yrs exp
Noida
It depends on whether you are hypertensive/on medication/just checking
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Dr. Sarika Rautwar
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8 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Can keep monitoring in the morning and evening before going to the bed
Take average values
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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