How To Overcome White Coat Syndrome- 92 Questions Answered

My blood pressure is normal at home, but high at doctor office due to anxiety/white coat syndrome. Doctor says bp tablet cannot be given to people who have normal bp at home, then bp will get too low. But I told him since my bp is high in medical settings, why can't he prescribe? Is he right or am I right? What would you as a doctor do under the c

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Dr. Sarika Rautwar General Physician | Aurangabad

He is right No medication required Use manual machine at home ... Read More

My doctor told me I have white coat syndrome related about my BP. My BP level is changing in minutes. Sometimes I have normal BP, Sometimes My BP level is elevated, Sometimes My BP level Is stage 1&2 level. I have very anxiety during checking my BP. I have already health anxiety issue also. Is this White Coat Syndrome? If it's how to get relie

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Dr. Upasana Rai Psychiatrist | Varanasi

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I get severe anxiety in medical setting,my heart rate goes up to 130 to 140 at office,bp 140s/90s .but in home it stays below 120/80 with heartrate 70 to 80.i have two bp machine at home,both shows same reading..my cardiologist did ecg,echo,kft and thyroid test everything came back normal.doctor asked me to reduce stress,do meditation.is white coat

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Dr. Archit Dahiya Cardiologist | Rohtak

It's not dangerous ... Read More

Hii all im facing problem with withe coat syndrome since last year when i measure bp at doctor office it shows 140/80 when i measure at home it shows 125/70 but im getting scared why it shows high in doctors office??

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Ms. Madumitha Selvaraj Counselling Psychologist | Chennai

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Thanks for reaching out for help. Firstly, the cause of this needs to be established. If you have checked your BP levels at a clinic and then at home (multiple times) and after consulting about the re ... Read More

My husband, aged 34, is having white coat blood pressure. Kindly suggest Which kind of medicine can be used for white coat blood pressure.? Also, the same medicine can be used for BP?

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Dr. Ameya Phansalkar Family Physician | Mumbai

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Kindly do his Ambulatory BP monitoring to check whether he has any hypertension in real. A mild anxiolytic before visiting the dr might calm him down. ... Read More

Swelling in internal body part and on that some white coated swelling is coming up. Please help me on this. I have sugar from past 2 year.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 105 Views v

Dr. Abhinav Tiwari General Physician | Etawah

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Check your HbA1c, your sugar might not be under control Wash the are with soft soap and water and pat dry with soft towel twice a day Then apply cosvate GM cream Do not let any moisture build up there ... Read More

I have a white coated tongue since a month now pls help , I started an ayurvedic medicine a month ago too , but I think it didn't suit me so I stopped it , but this white costing is still there on my tongue , what could it be

Asked for Female, 36 Years 592 Views v

Dr. Saakshi Bhartia General Physician | Kolkata

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Take online video consultation for proper treatment ... Read More

I have white coat at the back of my tongue.is it normal. Do i have yeast infection or gut imbalance(more bad bacteria). What should i do

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Dr. Manhar Jogi General Physician | Ahmedabad

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Keep proper oral hygiene and antiseptic gum paint solve the ... Read More

Hello Dr. I have been observing my tongue for the past one week it has gotten white and coated. So, I googled and tried some home remedies like using Salt to brush and gargling water and etc. But it's not really working. Could you please suggest me any other methods that would be of better help? TIA

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Dr. Geetanjali Sharma Dentist | Noida

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You have not given any personal history. White coating in oral cavity (with/without smoking or tobacco) cannot be taken lightly. Check yourself with a dentist. ... Read More

I am experiencing acid reflux for past 6 months. Had ppi for 1 month which reduced and come after spicy food. But morning bitter taste after wakeup in tough and white coated tougue is still there.

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Dr. Arunkumar U Gastroenterologist | Shimoga

Clean the tongue properly and show to ent doctor once for post nasal drip ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I have been facing a persistent issue of sticky throat, especially in the morning. When I spit after waking up, thick, yellowish, thread-like mucus comes out. Sometimes, I also notice small round food particles along with the mucus. While swallowing, my throat feels coated and sticky. My tongue is always whitish with some rashes/patch

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Dr. Priyanka Gupta Homoeopath | Jaipur

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Hi.... don't worry. Homeopathy has an excellent medicines for gastric troubles. Needs your complete details. Kindly consult me on nine zero seven nine double zero four zero nine four for proper evalua ... Read More

My doctor wants to try anxiolytic drugs on Sos basis to manage white coat hypertension, I have a phobia of hypertension,whenever i chek whther in doctor office or home my B.P shoots, I met with an psychiatrist he advised me few things including relaxation technique but told me if its continue like this then u shud try some anxiolutic drug before go

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Dr. Ramya Psychiatrist | Visakhapatnam

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Hello you could try the relaxation techniques and if it still doesn’t resolve it is ok to take n anxiolytic Regards Dr.ramya ... Read More

My cousin is suffering from coats disease. And coats disease comes under the category of exudative retinal detachment. I have heard that homeopathy has scope in treating it. Is it true?

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Dr. A Amin Homoeopath | Kolkata

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ... Read More

One of my relative is suffering from Coats' disease and we have consulted opthalmologist and operated. I have heard that homeopathy has scope in such cases. Can anyone help?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 53 Views v

Dr. Ravi Chandna Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Bhopal

Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ... Read More

One of my relative is suffering from coats Disease. Coats comes under the category of exudative retinal detachment, And I have heard that homoeopathy has scope in treating it. Is it true?

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Dr. Saba Kausar Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Bangalore

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It's unlikely. But you consult homeopathy specialist ... Read More

I am having sore throat and white hairy tongue. Despite of cleaning with tongue cleaner every morning my tongue coated with white hairy particles. What could be the reasons?

Asked for Male, 30 Years 119 Views v

Dr. Satguru Saran Singh Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bareilly

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I visited yesterday neurologist for headache. He checked my bp and it is 170/100 left arm and 130/110 right army and pulse 140. The day before I tested my bp it is 134/83 left arm and 120/79 right arm. He said I am having white coat hyper tension. Do I have hypertension? ?

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Dr. Sayuj Krishnan S Neurosurgeon | Hyderabad

Well, White coat hypertension, also known as white coat syndrome is a condition in which a person's blood pressure is consistently elevated in a medical setting, such as a doctor's office or hospital, ... Read More

I had blood coated mucus on my stool at my morning motion..scared about colon cancer or rectal..pls guide me..is my symptom because of cancer or benign...I have one son n I scared of cancer..

Asked for Male, 26 Years 118 Views v

Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

How much informations getting from Google? connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ... Read More

What are the symptoms of Mild androgen insensitivity syndrome. How one may predict he can have that.

Asked for Male, 26 Years 137 Views v

Dr. Fayyaz A Sattar Sexologist | Mumbai

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Need to discuss over this. Let us connect either online or meet in person. ... Read More

I have a very overtly sensitive nervous system. I usually get nervous or hyperexcited in even small things like debate, argument and when going for a medical checkup due to which my heart rate rises and blood pressure also. Due to this I often face problems in getting medical tests for any illness because my heart rate and blood pressure rises as s

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Dr. Deepak Kumar Rout Psychiatrist | Cuttack

The symptoms what you described only psychotherapy not going to help you. U need medicine to control all and then u can start psychotherapy ... Read More

My foreskin of penis become white coated and itching . and in top of my bottom thick white gelly type substance is produce and itching . please give some remedy

Asked for Male, 31 Years 419 Views v

Dr. Shabir Ahmad Dar Sexologist | Srinagar

Can be balanitis ... Read More

Hello Doctors! My mother is having white coated tongue since the last few months. It's been 6 months now. The problem is not constant. It keeps on reappearing again and again. There is also a slight crack effect on tongue. Is it just oral thrush, as she has already done her medication for it. Or it's something more complicated?

Asked for Female, 19 Years 260 Views v

Dr. M Sudhir Kumar Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Anantapur

Need history & pictures ... Read More

I have a whitish coat on tongue because of improper oral hygiene and as i didnt scrap my tongue for a lot of time. Can you suggest me what can i do for it? Is there any treatment to correct this?

Asked for Female, 21 Years 417 Views v

Dr. Bonya Kundu Oral Medicine and Radiology | Kolkata

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Attach a picture of your tongue for better judgement. Start tongue scraping with plastic tongue scraper regularly, at least once a day, before bed time. ... Read More

Tongue is white with a thick coating, specailly at the back end. Bad breath. Indigestion, burrping and smelly flatulence is present. Occasional Sore throat and pharyngitis. How to make tongue normal again?

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Dr. Apurva Pande Internal Medicine | Bangalore

Maintain good oral hygiene is the way. Brush your teeth twice a day. Take a soft tongue cleaner and wipe your tongue. Keep a mouthwash handy use it 2-3 times a day. Avoid spicy food Take Tab. pantoci ... Read More

I have white coated tongue and when I try to scrape off it doesn't clean. I also see red spots here and there on my tongue with some tiny red bumps on the tip like enlarge papillae. I cannot eat spicy food while earlier I used to. Please help. And it's not oral thrush.

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Dr. Souvick Sarkar Oral And MaxilloFacial Surgeon | Siliguri

It happens to variety of reasons one of which is due to vitamin deficiency... ... Read More

I have a white coated tongue and I see red spots of blood at few places when I try to scrape off the tongue with a tongue cleaner. Tongue feels funny and I cannot eat spicy food while earlier I used to

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Dr. Sanchit Goyal Dentist | Delhi

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It can b due to many causes. Kindly contact your doctor ASAP ... Read More

Having burning sensation in my chest from few days. And on my tongue there is a white coat and some wounds. Plz tell me how to treat that problem.

Asked for Male, 23 Years 97 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta General Physician | Greater Noida

This is bad digestion please consult online for complete treatment ... Read More

I have increased BP when I face a doctor with stethoscope. I take BP medicine called Amlodipine and atenlol. But useless when facing some kind of medical test.

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Ms. Hema Sampath Counselling Psychologist | Bangalore

Probably, you might understand yourself better, by Consulting a psychologist either online or offline personally... ... Read More

White discharge from penis head. Creamy coat on red gland not going away. Any ointment? Now days it has become permannet

Asked for Male, 25 Years 95 Views v

Dr. (Major) Sriniwas Gupta Neuropsychiatrist | Aurangabad

Share pic ... Read More

I am 52 years and I have been identified by Blood Pressure before five years. Presently I have been declared of White Coat pressure as my home readings are below normal. But I am still under heavy medication. Is it going to be a life long process? How can I get rid of this situation?

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Dr. Piyush Bali General Physician | Bangalore

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Hello. This is a common occurrence in people who are anxious in nature. Practice various relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, going for a walk in nature etc. You may also consider meeting a p ... Read More

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Hii all im facing problem with withe coat syndrome since last year when i measure bp at doctor office it shows 140/80 when i measure at home it shows 125/70 but im getting scared why it shows high in doctors office??

My husband, aged 34, is having white coat blood pressure. Kindly suggest Which kind of medicine can be used for white coat blood pressure.? Also, the same medicine can be used for BP?

Swelling in internal body part and on that some white coated swelling is coming up. Please help me on this. I have sugar from past 2 year.

I have a white coated tongue since a month now pls help , I started an ayurvedic medicine a month ago too , but I think it didn't suit me so I stopped it , but this white costing is still there on my tongue , what could it be

I have white coat at the back of my tongue.is it normal. Do i have yeast infection or gut imbalance(more bad bacteria). What should i do

Hello Dr. I have been observing my tongue for the past one week it has gotten white and coated. So, I googled and tried some home remedies like using Salt to brush and gargling water and etc. But it's not really working. Could you please suggest me any other methods that would be of better help? TIA

I am experiencing acid reflux for past 6 months. Had ppi for 1 month which reduced and come after spicy food. But morning bitter taste after wakeup in tough and white coated tougue is still there.

My cousin is suffering from coats disease. And coats disease comes under the category of exudative retinal detachment. I have heard that homeopathy has scope in treating it. Is it true?

One of my relative is suffering from Coats' disease and we have consulted opthalmologist and operated. I have heard that homeopathy has scope in such cases. Can anyone help?

One of my relative is suffering from coats Disease. Coats comes under the category of exudative retinal detachment, And I have heard that homoeopathy has scope in treating it. Is it true?

I am having sore throat and white hairy tongue. Despite of cleaning with tongue cleaner every morning my tongue coated with white hairy particles. What could be the reasons?

I visited yesterday neurologist for headache. He checked my bp and it is 170/100 left arm and 130/110 right army and pulse 140. The day before I tested my bp it is 134/83 left arm and 120/79 right arm. He said I am having white coat hyper tension. Do I have hypertension? ?

I had blood coated mucus on my stool at my morning motion..scared about colon cancer or rectal..pls guide me..is my symptom because of cancer or benign...I have one son n I scared of cancer..

What are the symptoms of Mild androgen insensitivity syndrome. How one may predict he can have that.

My foreskin of penis become white coated and itching . and in top of my bottom thick white gelly type substance is produce and itching . please give some remedy

I have a whitish coat on tongue because of improper oral hygiene and as i didnt scrap my tongue for a lot of time. Can you suggest me what can i do for it? Is there any treatment to correct this?

Tongue is white with a thick coating, specailly at the back end. Bad breath. Indigestion, burrping and smelly flatulence is present. Occasional Sore throat and pharyngitis. How to make tongue normal again?

I have white coated tongue and when I try to scrape off it doesn't clean. I also see red spots here and there on my tongue with some tiny red bumps on the tip like enlarge papillae. I cannot eat spicy food while earlier I used to. Please help. And it's not oral thrush.

I have a white coated tongue and I see red spots of blood at few places when I try to scrape off the tongue with a tongue cleaner. Tongue feels funny and I cannot eat spicy food while earlier I used to

Having burning sensation in my chest from few days. And on my tongue there is a white coat and some wounds. Plz tell me how to treat that problem.

I have increased BP when I face a doctor with stethoscope. I take BP medicine called Amlodipine and atenlol. But useless when facing some kind of medical test.

White discharge from penis head. Creamy coat on red gland not going away. Any ointment? Now days it has become permannet

I am 52 years and I have been identified by Blood Pressure before five years. Presently I have been declared of White Coat pressure as my home readings are below normal. But I am still under heavy medication. Is it going to be a life long process? How can I get rid of this situation?

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