Monitoring your vitals at home helps you stay on top of your health and detect issues early. With the right medical equipment from TS Healthstore and Surgicals, you can easily track your temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, and blood glucose without visiting a clinic.

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Here are 5 vital signs to monitor at home.

1. Temperature: Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, usually expressed in degrees Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F), or Kelvin (K) in scientific contexts. In the human body, it reflects the balance between heat produced (metabolism, muscle activity) and heat lost (sweating, breathing, environment).

• Average: 98.6°F (37°C) — but it can range from 97°F (36.1°C) to 99°F (37.2°C) in healthy adults.
• It naturally fluctuates during the day (lowest early morning, highest in the evening).

Fever and Abnormal Readings

How to Measure Temperature at Home

• Digital Thermometer: Oral, underarm, or rectal (most accurate for core temp).
• Infrared Forehead Thermometer: Non-contact, quick but slightly less precise.
• Ear Thermometer: Uses infrared to read from the eardrum.
• Mercury Thermometer (less common now due to safety concerns).

Factors That Can Affect Readings

• Time of day
• Physical activity
• Room temperature
• Recent eating/drinking (especially hot or cold beverages)
• Hormonal changes (e.g., menstrual cycle)

2. Heart Rate: Heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute (BPM). It reflects how hard your heart is working to pump blood and supply oxygen to your body.

Normal Heart Rate Ranges

• Adults (resting): 60–100 BPM
• Athletes: 40–60 BPM (due to higher heart efficiency)
• Children (6–15 years): 70–100 BPM
• Infants: 100–160 BPM

Factors Affecting Heart Rate

• Increase: Exercise, stress, fever, dehydration, caffeine, certain medications
• Decrease: Good fitness, sleep, relaxation, some medications

How to Measure Heart Rate at Home

1. Radial Pulse: Place your index and middle finger on the wrist (thumb side) and count beats for 30 seconds × 2.
2. Neck Pulse: Place fingers on the side of your neck below the jawline and count the same way.
3. Devices: Use a digital BP monitor, fitness tracker, or pulse oximeter.

When to Seek Medical Help

• Persistent resting heart rate above 100 BPM or below 50 BPM (without athletic training)
• Irregular rhythm or palpitations
• Associated symptoms like dizziness, chest pain, or shortness of breath

3. Blood Pressure: Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps. It’s measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and written as systolic/diastolic.

Normal Blood Pressure Ranges

Factors Affecting BP

• Increase: Stress, obesity, high salt intake, smoking, caffeine, lack of exercise
• Decrease: Dehydration, blood loss, severe infection, heart problems

How to Measure BP at Home

1. Sit calmly for 5 minutes before measuring.
2. Use an automatic BP monitor (upper arm preferred for accuracy).
3. Place the cuff on the bare arm, at heart level.
4. Take two readings, 1–2 minutes apart, and note the average.

When to Seek Medical Help

• Readings consistently above 140/90 mmHg
• Sudden drop in BP with dizziness or fainting
• BP above 180/120 mmHg (emergency)

4. Oxygen saturation: Oxygen saturation (often written as SpO₂) is the measure of how much oxygen your red blood cells are carrying compared to their maximum capacity. It’s usually expressed as a percentage.

Key Points

• Normal range: 95%–100% (for most healthy individuals)
• Below 94%: May indicate low oxygen levels (hypoxemia) — should be checked by a healthcare provider.
• Below 90%: Often considered a medical emergency.

How to Check at Home

• Using a Pulse Oximeter:

1. Clean your hands and the device.
2. Clip it onto your finger, nail side up.
3. Stay still for a few seconds until the reading stabilizes.
4. It will display SpO₂ (oxygen saturation) and pulse rate.

Factors That Can Affect Readings

• Cold hands or poor circulation
• Nail polish or artificial nails
• Movement during measurement
• Bright light directly on the sensor

Why It Matters

Adequate oxygen saturation ensures your organs and tissues get the oxygen they need for proper functioning. Low oxygen can be linked to respiratory conditions like asthma, COPD, pneumonia, or COVID-19.

5. Blood Glucose: Blood glucose (or blood sugar) is the amount of sugar present in your blood. Your body uses glucose as its main source of energy, and levels are regulated by insulin.

Normal Blood Glucose Ranges

Factors Affecting Blood Glucose

• Increase: High-carb diet, stress, illness, lack of exercise, certain medications
• Decrease: Skipping meals, excess insulin, intense exercise, alcohol

How to Check Blood Glucose at Home

1. Glucometer: Prick finger, apply blood to strip, read result.
2. Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM): Wearable sensor checks sugar levels all day.
3. Smartphone-linked Devices: Track and log readings digitally.

When to Seek Medical Help

• Fasting blood sugar consistently above 126 mg/dL
• Hypoglycemia (< 70 mg/dL) with symptoms like sweating, confusion, dizziness
• Unexplained frequent thirst, urination, or fatigue

TS Healthstore and Surgicals offers a full range of home health monitoring devices — from digital thermometers and BP monitors to pulse oximeters and glucometers — all available for doorstep delivery.

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