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Managing high blood pressure is very important for maintaining health after middle age.

Because hypertension can worsen an innumerable variety of diseases.

The first step in managing hypertension is regular blood pressure measurement.

Three unexpected mistakes that can cause blood pressure to be measured higher than it actually is

▲ Irregular measurement times

It is best to measure blood pressure at the same time every day. This is because blood pressure can vary sensitively depending on various conditions such as meals or physical activity. Naturally, if you measure your blood pressure every day at different times, your blood pressure readings will also inevitably be inconsistent.

▲ Urge to urinate

It is good to go to the bathroom and measure your blood pressure when you feel the urge to urinate. This is because just having a full bladder can cause a certain increase in blood pressure.

▲ Uncomfortable or imbalanced measurement posture

When measuring blood pressure, the principle is to sit comfortably with both feet flat on the floor under the chair. Conversely, crossing one leg over the other can cause the blood pressure to be measured higher than it actually is. The same applies when measuring blood pressure in an uncomfortable position due to uncomfortable clothing or other factors.


Source: Sisa Journal (https://www.sisajournal.com)