Many people wonder why my blood pressure is different in the morning and afternoon?
For Blood pressure measurement Many middle-aged and elderly people have tried it. After the age of 50, their physical fitness declines, and their blood pressure is high or low. The family conditions are relatively good. They will buy instruments at home to measure and register. People who often measure blood pressure know that there is a certain time limit for measuring blood pressure.
Within 24 hours a day, the blood pressure in the human body is not constant. It can fluctuate naturally with different periods of the day. Measurement of blood pressure in different periods of time will lead to different degrees of changes in the values. The measured results are as the patient himself said above, the values in the morning and afternoon.
When is the most accurate time to measure blood pressure? Test right hand or left hand? Only by doing these 4 points can you accurately measure
The time point for a person to measure blood pressure is given. There are certain requirements for choosing. Because the human body's blood pressure is not a fixed value, on the contrary, it has some daily fluctuations and seasonal fluctuations. In most cases, blood pressure is often higher in winter than in summer.
Measure when you just wake up in the morning
Just wake up in the morning, your body is less affected by the external environment, and coupled with the fasting state, the blood pressure in the body is in a relatively stable state. The blood pressure at this time actually represents the effect after taking antihypertensive drugs last night and continues to the present. If your blood pressure is very high in the morning, you should measure dynamic blood pressure within 24 hours to understand the blood pressure status during sleep.
After dinner, measurements are made before going to bed
Before going to bed at night, supper has basically been digested, the day's activities have ended, and blood pressure will not be affected by other factors. Measured at around 8 pm, which has a guiding effect on adjusting and reducing night blood pressure and reducing the occurrence of stroke of .
- Measure left hand or right hand?
Many people don’t know how to measure blood pressure, choose the left hand or the right hand. In fact, the blood pressure on the left and right arms is completely different. If you are just beginning to learn how to measure, it is best to measure and register on both sides.
. If the results are inconsistent, choose the arm with a relatively high value to measure. If the multiple measurements are higher than the normal blood pressure range, then there may be hypertension . You should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.
Do these 4 points to accurately measure
Pay attention to the diet before measuring blood pressure
About half an hour before measuring blood pressure. It is not advisable to consume irritating foods in daily diet, such as common spicy food , coffee, strong tea, alcohol, etc. It is best to empty the urine in the bladder and then measure it.
Pay attention to choosing the appropriate blood pressure meter
Currently, the common and more convenient household blood pressure meter , there are barometric blood pressure meter and electronic blood pressure meter , some electronic blood pressure meter, you can measure it by putting the cuff on your wrist, but the measurement results may not be very accurate. Relatively speaking, the measurement results of the electronic blood pressure meter with the cuff on the upper arm will be more accurate.
Pay attention to the position when measuring blood pressure
Most people know that when the doctor measures your blood pressure, you usually need to sit or lie down. The sitting position is usually just sitting right and breathing normally. At the same time, avoid crossing your legs, do not move around, put your arms on the table, and pay attention to keeping your blood pressure monitor, arm and heart at the same level.
Pay attention to the emotions when measuring blood pressure
Before measuring blood pressure, the emotions should not be too excited, and it is not suitable to measure them immediately after exercise. Do not talk to others when measuring blood pressure, keep your mood calm, and do not be too cold or too hot.
What should patients with hypertension pay attention to in their daily lives?
Two points should be paid attention to, including controlling diet and reducing the intake of some fatty and sugar salts, especially eating salt, and eating more fresh fruits and vegetables.
In addition, it is to control your personal emotions. Tension and anger are more likely to cause cerebral hemorrhage. At the same time, you should pay attention to monitoring your blood pressure, which is more helpful to consult a doctor when abnormalities occur. You should pay attention to the antihypertensive drugs regularly and do not stop taking the medicine at will.
