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Yesterday I check bp in automatic which show 120/85 in manual it shows 130/90 and today again i check blood pressure in automatic 107/81,in manual my 110/70 this time my pulse rate is slight high that's why bp diastolic come low
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Fluctuating BP readings between automatic and manual machines are extremely common, especially in younger people who are checking BP repeatedly out of concern. Your numbers are actually within the normal physiological range, and the differences you’re seeing have simple explanations.
Let me break it down so it makes sense:
1. Automatic vs Manual BP Machines
They rarely show the exact same number because they work differently:
Automatic machines measure BP based on algorithms and pulse-wave detection
Manual readings depend on the doctor’s technique, cuff placement, and stethoscope accuracy
A variation of 10–15 mmHg between the two is normal and expected.
2. Your readings are all normal
Your values:
120/85
130/90
107/81
110/70
All these are normal physiological variations, not hypertension.
Your pulse rate being slightly high can naturally drop the diastolic number that’s just how the heart responds when you are stressed, anxious, or moving around.
3. BP changes throughout the day
BP changes with:
Stress
Anxiety about “checking BP”
Sleep
Hydration
Meals
Caffeine
Physical activity
A young person’s BP will never be constant across readings and it doesn’t have to be.
4. When do we actually worry?
We look for:
Consistent readings above 140/90
Symptoms like severe headache, breathlessness, chest pain
Strong family history of hypertension
Obesity or lifestyle risk factors
You don’t have any of those from what you’ve written.
5. What you should do next
Instead of checking BP randomly multiple times (which will always confuse you), you need a structured plan:
Check BP 3 days in a row
Measure at the same time every day
Sit calmly for 5 minutes before measuring
Take two readings, 1 minute apart, and average them
That gives the real picture.
If you want, I can help you create a proper monitoring plan
A personalised approach is the only way to know whether you truly have BP issues or just anxiety-driven fluctuations.
Book a private consultation with me on whatsapp at Nine Three Two Six Zero Two Zero Five Three Six, and I’ll guide you step-by-step so you don’t end up checking BP 10 times a day and scaring yourself unnecessarily.
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Normal
Nothing to worry
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Blood pressure can vary according to our hydration status too.
It can vary due to various factors.
Whatever you have mentioned are within the normal range.
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Your blood pressure falls within the normal range.
Nothing to worry as of now
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Good day to you sir
I understand your concern and it's good to know that you are vigilant and give utmost importance to your health. I am sure this must be distressing causing a hindrance in your day to day activities. I shall try to the best of my abilities to consult you
Blood pressure is a parameter which is heavily dependent on the autonomic nervous system which is further dependent on the flight and fight mechanism and emotional response.
Many times a single false reading can itself serve as a cause for further falsely elevated readings making your misbelief more and more the truth for you
I would like to ask you to answer some questions so that I can rule out possibilities
# Have you experienced any headache, dizziness, vision problems, weakness in legs/body
# Do you have any history of heart disease, cholesterol, diabetes? Or any family history of the same?
BP reading is a clinical sign which holds little to no meaning without history.
As this extent of consultation is not feasible via this Q/A forum.
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I kindly urge you to book a one to one consultation with your family physician or any physician you are comfortable with so that an extensive workup (history, investigations) can be done.
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It is normal.
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Nothing to worry
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It is ok
You can replace your salt with Tata supra lite 30% less sodium
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All your b.p. readings are within normal range. B.p. can fluctuate throughout the day, so far it is not low or high, nothing to worry
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Its normal don’t worry about your bp
Anything else you want to consult then contact me
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It's normal every moment out bp changes if the readings are too low or too high continuously in few readings along with some other symptoms involved then you need to get consultation
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your readings are normal, and the variation is expected.
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No any problem, both r normal
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Normal range of BP.. nothing to worry about..BP and pulse can vary in variety of physiological conditions...If it is in range nothing to worry
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Automatic has 10-20 mmHg of variation than manual
Manual is accurate.
If bp is more than 130/80 then need to act now
Stop extra salts , pickles , papads , alcohol , junk food.
Because diet is the main core of your body
Abnormal diet brings abnormal blood pressures and diabetes and cholesterol inside body.
Be active with your body, work physically.
No medicines as for now.
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Normal BP range
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This range of BP is normal
High pulse can be due to various physiological conditions including exertion, emotional stress etc
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Consult for detailed discussion and diagnosis
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Dr. Ishwa Vaderia
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1 yrs exp
Rajkot
Can help but
Need more history
Kindly consult on 9three28010077 for appointment
Text/audio/ video consultation available
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Dr. Laxmi Koppishetty
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Manual is more reliable
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kindly consult
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Get check frm local general physician
Consult online will guide you
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Dr. Aparna Narayanaswamy
General Practitioner
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Kottayam
It is normal, nothing to worry
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evaluated
Do consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Pradeep Bhati
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Jaipur
It's normal dnt regular monitor your BP it's fluctuate during physical activity, take ORS if you feel dizziness, what's your weight, do you have family history of hypothyroidism if that go for thyroid profile
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Dr. MD Arif
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
It is possible in automated BP machine. Try using mannual bp machine.
Next Steps
24 hour ambulatory BP measurement
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