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In my right arm, bp is 121/73. in left arm, it's 105/68. took it at home. no symptoms other than thoracic spinal pain x1 mo. why 2 different bps?

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Unequal BP: If you have severe pain like 10/10 and have this difference in BP, it would be worrisome but your symptoms are for a month and you are too young for this problem like aortic dissection. If this persists, its good to see a doctor to decrease anxiety.

Answered 1/26/2016

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