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Extreme fluctuations in blood pressure
Extreme fluctuations in blood pressure within minutes since few days, mostly high which used to be normal(under high bp medication).
For eg. 140/83 then next minute 118/75 and then again after one minute 127/81.
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Dr. Lokanath M
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5 yrs exp
Kottayam
If less than 140 then don't worry..
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Dr. Manpreet Singh Salooja
Cardiologist
22 yrs exp
Ludhiana
It can be a postural variation also, if you take twice or thrice it can change
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Consultation if any symptoms?
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Dr. Nagaraj Desai
Cardiologist
46 yrs exp
Bangalore
Fluctuating BP readings are normal phenomenon
First may be higher; but the second and third are generally closer to each other.
If not keep a regular watch and review with a doctor.
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Consultation
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Rechecking is good
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Dr. Abhishek Agrawal
Cardiologist
9 yrs exp
Mumbai
It can be due to wrong reading.of the machine. However if you actually feel there is actual variation, you can get a 24 Hour ambulatory BP reading done.
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