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Q: from hypertension to normal ?

asked by: Dave22 on February 26th, 2009

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So one week ago I checked with the doctor and I had 136/106 blood pressure,so I thought I suffered from hypertension, then I spent the next week exercising and staying away from salty or unhealthy food. Today I recheck and I have 112/66 which is normal... is it possible? I notice the first time he checked the pressure in my arm and the second in my wrist, maybe thats why? or maybe I got nervous during the first test?
thanks for any answers.

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MandMs

replied on February 27th, 2009

Extremely eHealthy

Maybe, you have white coat syndrome.
However, you must continue regularly checking your blood pressure for certain time.

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