A member asked:

Why does my arm hurt after taking my bp? also felt kind of numb, think cuff was too tight since arm is red. could that be the reason?

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Dr. Harinder Gill answered

Specializes in Cardiology

BP: You don't report the reading;if high certainly the cuff could cause discomfort,especially if there was movement of the arm during a measurement with an automatic device

Answered 7/19/2014

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