It is very important that everything in the body works properly. Like- is our BP working properly or not? Or in other words, we keep checking it from time to time to ensure that our BP is not too high or low. BP can be the root of many diseases. Some people check their BP at home so that they can know whether it has increased or decreased. To keep BP under control, we have to improve our lifestyle with good eating habits. Checking BP means that we check the flow of blood in the body so that the blood is flowing properly in the body. If the flow is very high then the flow may be fast i.e. high BP and if the flow is slow then there may be a complaint of low BP. Heart attack can also occur due to fast flow of blood in the body. It is not possible to go to hospital every day to get BP checked. Today we will tell you the right way to check BP at home.
The numbers to measure in high BP and low BP should be this
Blood pressure range should be 120/80 mmHg. When the blood pressure of any person goes below 90/60. So this condition is called low BP or hypotension. BP more than 140/90 is considered as high blood pressure.
Take special care of these things while measuring BP at home
While checking BP, if your hand starts trembling and trembling, then check BP in the other hand.
Tie your hand in the middle of the wrist band of the BP device so that the hand remains in the right place. While tying the hand, keep it properly on the table. With this you will be able to find the correct measurement.
Do not drink tea or coffee half an hour before checking BP. Because this may affect the measurement number.
While getting your BP checked, sit straight on a chair even at home. You can check BP three times a day.
Do not take any medicine before checking BP. If you have taken medicine, check BP only after an hour.
Do not check BP immediately after exercise or bathing. Relax for 5-10 minutes before taking BP.
Check BP at a fixed time.
Do not talk or get angry while checking BP.
One should check BP while sitting on a chair.
BP should be checked at the same time every day.
Disclaimer: Before implementing the method, methods and suggestions mentioned in this article, please consult a doctor or related expert.
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