Clarissa789 asked:
Yesterday I had my blood pressure taken 3 times and the blood pressure cuff was so tight. Today my arm is sore but worse than that I feel dizzy and my heart feels sore.
Yesterday I had my blood pressure taken 3 times and the blood pressure cuff was so tight. Today my arm is sore but worse than that I feel dizzy and my heart feels sore.
Taking your blood pressure should not affect your health in any measurable way. Your arm may be sore, but the dizziness and soreness you are experiencing are not caused by the sphygmometer, or blood pressure cuff.
no. the blood flow from the heart to the limb is occluded (stopped) only momentarily. not long enough to cause your limb to “fall asleep” which i’m sure has happened in your life many times.
If you are having chest pain and feeling dizzy, you should see a doctor as it could be a sign of a heart attack. The blood pressure cuff could POSSIBLY cause your arm to feel sore, but this would be highly unusual. Sometimes chest pain, dizziness and arm pain are all associated with heat disease. High blood pressure or low blood pressure could also be realted to heart disease. You should see a doctor very soon.
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