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Hi i am 21 years old male, and whenever i check my blood pressure it's higher in the right arm like 140/90 and left arm it is around 130/80 ish average, i don't smoke i exercise regularly, but i have panic anxiety.does which arm matter regarding bp?

Q: hi i am 21 years old male, and whenever i check my blood pressure it's higher in the right arm like 140/90 and left arm it is around 130/80 ish average, i don't smoke i exercise regularly, but i have panic anxiety.does which arm matter regarding bp?

: A visit to a primary care provider can help alleviate your concerns and a answer to your question may be found.

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A visit to a primary care provider can help alleviate your concerns and a answer to your question may be found.

Answered 2/6/2023

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A member asked:

Hi i am 21 years old male, and whenever i check my blood pressure it's higher in the right arm like 140/90 and left arm it is around 130/80 ish average, i don't smoke i exercise regularly, but i have panic anxiety.does which arm matter regarding bp?

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