White coat refers to the white apron of doctor. When he is taking your blood pressure in the clinic you may become tense and as a result your B.P. may rise above normal. But if your B.P. is taken outside the clinic it may be normal.
This is white coat hypertension.
If your BP is high only in a clinic or hospital and normal at home.
Everybody does not show this phenomenon. It is seen in highly anxious individuals
Should it be treated?
No
It is considered as a temporary rise in blood pressure
Should it be ignored?
Not really.
To be on the safer side you should improve your lifestyle.
Reduce your weight and abdominal circumference. This will also help to prevent diabetes.Reduce salt intake and do regular exercise
This is white coat hypertension.
If your BP is high only in a clinic or hospital and normal at home.
Everybody does not show this phenomenon. It is seen in highly anxious individuals
Should it be treated?
No
It is considered as a temporary rise in blood pressure
Should it be ignored?
Not really.
To be on the safer side you should improve your lifestyle.
Reduce your weight and abdominal circumference. This will also help to prevent diabetes.Reduce salt intake and do regular exercise
Home blood pressure monitoring
Home tracking of blood pressure is very convenient and help you to understand the trend in your B.P.
Home tracking of blood pressure is very convenient and help you to understand the trend in your B.P.
- when you feel highly stressed and anxious
- when you feel calm and cheerful
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