Most people get this wrong about BP checks: Here’s what a doctor says
Published on: March 24, 2026, 7:49 a.m. | Source: Times of India
Blood pressure is one of those things most people don’t really think about, until something goes wrong. And that’s exactly the problem. It doesn’t usually come with loud warning signs. No obvious symptoms, no clear signal that something’s off. You could be going about your day, feeling completely fine, and still have readings that are quietly creeping up.And while checking your blood pressure sounds simple enough, doing it right, and knowing what the numbers actually mean, is where most people get confused. From how often you should be checking it, to whether home monitors can be trusted, there’s a lot of mixed information out there.In this conversation with TOI Health, Prof. Dr. S M Fayaz, Lead & Senior Consultant - Internal Medicine, breaks down the basics in a way that actually makes sense. From when to start paying attention to your readings to the small mistakes that can throw them off, he explains what people often miss, and why it matters more than they think.
