In our daily life, a blood pressure monitor is a widely used medical device. However, there are some people who use a blood pressure monitor to measure their blood pressure and find that the results of the self-test at home are always normal, but when they step into the hospital, the blood pressure level will rise rapidly, reaching the level of high blood pressure, leaving them confused and confused. Measured with the same blood pressure monitor at home, the blood pressure value is stable at 120 130, or even less than 120, and it is in good condition. But as soon as I stepped into the hospital, my blood pressure soared to 167, or even more than 180. What's going on here?After investigation and research, we found that this phenomenon may involve a variety of factors, including psychology, environment, and activity status. This article will delve into this issue, hoping to bring you some valuable inspiration and thinking.
Half a year ago, a netizen bought an imported blood pressure monitor, and his blood pressure was normal at home, but when he arrived at the hospital, the blood pressure value rose sharply, reaching the category of hypertension. He contacted the customer service of the blood pressure monitor brand and learned that there might be a problem with the blood pressure monitor, and was advised to send it to a professional testing institution for testing. Surprisingly, the results of professional testing institutions showed that the blood pressure monitor met the standards, which made netizens feel confused. This is not an isolated case, and many other netizens have shared similar experiences. When they measured it with the same blood pressure monitor at home, they got a normal blood pressure value, but as soon as they arrived at the hospital, they had abnormal high blood pressure values.
Some people suspect that this phenomenon is due to a problem with the blood pressure monitor. But in fact, the results of professional testing institutions confirm the accuracy of these blood pressure monitors, ruling out problems with the equipment itself. So, what exactly is causing this strange phenomenon?
There are some differences between self-measuring blood pressure at home and taking it in a hospital. First, when self-measuring at home, patients usually remain relaxed and calm. And in hospitals, especially when facing doctors and ** in white coats, patients tend to develop tensions, which leads to an increase in blood pressure. The influence of this psychological factor on the measurement results cannot be ignored.
In addition, the environment of the hospital is also related to changes in blood pressure values. In hospitals, patients are exposed to noisy environments, different medical procedures, and a range of activities that can cause fluctuations in blood pressure levels. For example, patients in the hospital often need to walk, go up and down stairs, etc., which can speed up blood flow, which can raise blood pressure. In addition, interactions with healthcare professionals and other stimuli from medical procedures may also have an impact on a patient's blood pressure.
Therefore, the blood pressure value measured at home is relatively stable and normal, while the blood pressure value measured in the hospital is relatively high, which can be attributed to a combination of psychological factors, environmental factors, and activity status to a certain extent. This phenomenon is jokingly called "white coat hypertension", and it becomes the norm for blood pressure to rise when measured in the hospital.
In hospitals, it is very common for patients to feel nervous in front of doctors and ** in white coats. This psychological stress and tension can lead to an increase in the patient's blood pressure. The influence of psychological factors on blood pressure is very complex, and there are many studies in the medical community that have conducted in-depth research on this**.
Through the method of psychological experiments, researchers have found that in some stressful situations, such as public speaking, exams, etc., people's blood pressure will rise significantly. Psychological stress causes the body to produce sympathetic nerve excitation, which causes the heart to beat faster and blood vessels to constrict, which causes an increase in blood pressure. In hospitals, patients often face various medical procedures, such as medical examinations and surgeries, which can be stressful, fearful, or even depressing for patients, causing changes in blood pressure.
According to past studies, mood swings can have a significant impact on blood pressure. Patients may experience negative emotions such as nervousness, worry, fear, and anxiety in the hospital, and these emotional fluctuations will trigger the body's stress response, which will lead to fluctuations in blood pressure. At the same time, some people develop an aversion to the medical environment itself, which can also have an adverse effect on blood pressure. Therefore, when measuring blood pressure in the hospital, we should not ignore the patient's psychological state, but should create a relaxed and comfortable environment for the patient as much as possible.
In hospitals, patients often experience a series of activities and environmental changes that can affect blood pressure before their blood pressure is measured. For example, activities such as walking, going up and down stairs, and waiting too long can raise a patient's blood pressure.
In everyday life, we often see seats and devices for blood pressure monitoring, which are often designed to be comfortable and relaxed to provide a stable measurement environment. In hospitals, this comfort is often difficult to guarantee. Patients may need to sit in crowded waiting rooms, which can be excessively long, and the noise around people and the changing environment can cause fluctuations in blood pressure levels.
In addition, some activities can cause changes in blood pressure. For example, activities such as going up and down stairs and walking quickly can cause blood flow throughout the body to speed up and the heart to do more work, causing blood pressure to rise. During the medical process in the hospital, patients may need to do some movements, such as standing, walking, etc., which will also affect the blood pressure measurement results.
It is important to note that while environmental and activity factors may cause an increase in blood pressure, this increase is temporary and does not mean that the patient actually has high blood pressure. Therefore, if there is a high blood pressure value during the measurement in the hospital, there is no need to be too nervous and worried, and a variety of factors such as activity, environment, and psychological state should be taken into account, as well as the results of multiple measurements in different scenarios.
Overall, the results of self-measurement of blood pressure at home were more stable and normal, while the high blood pressure that occurred when measured in the hospital was the result of a combination of factors. Psychological, environmental and activity factors can all play a role in blood pressure. Therefore, when measuring blood pressure in the hospital, patients should remain as relaxed and calm as possible and avoid excessive tension and worry. At the same time, it is also necessary to measure your blood pressure at home to obtain a more comprehensive and accurate blood pressure profile.
By delving into the problem of blood pressure measurement**, we can not only better understand the physiological changes and psychological effects of the human body, but also remind people of the psychological effects that may exist during hospital examinations. In the future blood pressure measurement and medical process, we should pay attention to the comfort and psychological state of patients and provide them with a better medical experience.
The peculiar performance of a sphygmomanometer - normal measurements at home, high at the hospital, is a confusing phenomenon. By examining this question, we found that psychological factors, environment, and activity status may all have an impact on a patient's blood pressure. The hospital environment, activities during medical procedures, and interactions with health care workers can all contribute to an increase in blood pressure. In addition, psychological stress and tension are also one of the main causes of increased blood pressure. Therefore, patients should remain relaxed and calm while taking blood pressure measurements in the hospital to minimize psychological stress and tension. In addition, it is necessary to self-measure your blood pressure at home to get a more complete and accurate picture of your blood pressure. Such ** gives us food for thought about blood pressure measurement and reminds people of the psychological effects that can exist in a medical setting.