Is it normal for blood pressure cuffs to leave marks?

Question: I have just had by blood pressure taken and it really hurt, several hours later i still have marks on my arm. The marks look like blood blisters under the skin. My doctor did not seem bothered. Is this normal.

Answers:
The cuff was pumped too high. The marks should go away, similar to a bruise. You shouldn't worry about it.

---

This is common, especially if your blood pressure is high and they had to inflate the cuff longer. I've had bruises from blood pressures being taken

---

---

More Questions and Answers

• i want to find jobs on line?
• Age one qualifies for Medicare?
• How a visual field examination for an eye is conducted?
• im thinking of quitting smoking today but dont know if ive got the will power,any tips?
• Is it true that canned tuna fish can be toxic or harmful for people?
• What do you use for a burn caused from steam on the top of your thumb?
• i feel very sleepy in the morning?
• crooked legs. how to fix?