usually blood pressure in not checked in both arms
Yes, blood pressure readings can vary between the left and right arms due to differences in blood vessel constriction. This is known as the inter-arm blood pressure difference. It is important to measure blood pressure in both arms to detect any significant differences that may indicate underlying health issues.
Probably high blood pressure. You should have this looked at by your doctor and consider being put on blood pressure medication. Also, reduce sodium and caffeine intake and drink plenty of water.
There are specially designed blood pressure cuffs for children. The regular ones are too big for their arms.
Well, honey, if someone doesn't have arms or legs, you can still take their blood pressure using a special device called a thigh cuff. You simply wrap the cuff around their thigh and use a stethoscope to listen for the blood flow. It's not ideal, but hey, where there's a will, there's a way!
Some medical conditions prevent a health professional to obtain a Blood Pressure from the arm, or the arm is simply too big. Obtaining a Blood Pressure from ones leg is an accurate reading just as on the arm, you can also get a reading from the forearm.
Possibly an infection of some sort
Yes, you can. It should be in the options section.
Numbness in the arms and legs during sleep often occurs due to pressure on nerves or blood vessels, which can restrict blood flow or nerve signaling. This is commonly caused by sleeping in an awkward position, leading to temporary compression of nerves. Once you change positions and relieve the pressure, normal sensation usually returns. If numbness persists, it may indicate an underlying medical condition that should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
The Ankle-brachial index (ABI) tests the blood pressure difference between your arms and your legs. It is used to find out if you have peripheral vascular disease. This disease is characterised by plaques in the blood vessels of the arms and legs which impair blood flow to tissues downstream from the plaque. It is seen in smokers and diabetics.
Could be low blood pressure or bad circulation or anemia. many other reasons but those would be common.
Water pressure tanks are not living beings, therefore water pressure tanks do not have throats or arms. Only living beings have throats or arms.
Numbness in your fingers when your arms are bent can occur due to compression of nerves or blood vessels. Bending your arms may put pressure on the ulnar or median nerves, which can disrupt normal nerve function and lead to tingling or numbness. Additionally, restricted blood flow from the position of your arms can also contribute to this sensation. If it happens frequently or persists, it's advisable to consult a healthcare professional.