2006-11-30 02:24:11 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Plenty of people get nervous, it's probably from fear of finding out a diagnosis, or just a fear of having to have certain tests done. Some people get "White Coat Syndrome". It's when their blood pressure rises when they visit a doctor, when their pressure is otherwise normal.
2006-11-30 02:30:29 · answer #1 · answered by nuttin'fancy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a common phenomena called "White Coat Syndrome", and something the Doctors have to guard against when taking your heart rate and blood pressure.
A study of people on a daily basis who took their vitals at home, and then compared them to those the doctor got, using exactly the same equipment showed up to a 20% higher reading at the doctors.
One of the reasons now they say that your blood pressure that is normal for you, should be the guideline on a regular basis.
2006-11-30 10:31:29 · answer #2 · answered by Master U 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog get nervous and we give him a treat, some maybe you should tell yourself that you can have a Starbucks latte after you are done at the doctors.
2006-11-30 10:33:15 · answer #3 · answered by Lovely B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do. It's natural. Do not fear, my dear. It's unlikely you will get really bad news. Take it easy.
2006-11-30 10:26:13 · answer #4 · answered by Susan Jeffries 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if I know they'll be taking blood.
2006-11-30 10:31:02 · answer #5 · answered by BAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know i do !!! especially after what they did to me !! i am still sick from the last er visit!! and i won't go back !!
2006-11-30 10:34:15 · answer #6 · answered by babygirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone...
2006-11-30 10:25:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋