question-icon

What Causes High Blood Pressure At Night?

default
Posted on Wed, 28 May 2014
Twitter Wed, 28 May 2014 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 17 Jun 2014 Last reviewed on
Question : What would cause my blood pressure to go extremely high at night and be completely normal in daytime. I am not taking any medication
doctor
Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Blood pressure

Detailed Answer:
May I please know the readings that you get for your blood pressure.

If there are indeed big vacillations then a couple conditions need to be ruled out such as:

1 Thyroid problems

2 Pheochromocytoma

These two can be screened for a simple, non fasting blood test for

1 TSH

2 Plasma fractionated metanephrines

Further there are neurological conditions that are associated with fluctuations in blood pressure , such as autonomic dysfunction. A formal in person assessment by a neurologist is useful in this matter
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Shehzad Topiwala

Endocrinologist

Practicing since :2001

Answered : 1663 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
What Causes High Blood Pressure At Night?

Brief Answer: Blood pressure Detailed Answer: May I please know the readings that you get for your blood pressure. If there are indeed big vacillations then a couple conditions need to be ruled out such as: 1 Thyroid problems 2 Pheochromocytoma These two can be screened for a simple, non fasting blood test for 1 TSH 2 Plasma fractionated metanephrines Further there are neurological conditions that are associated with fluctuations in blood pressure , such as autonomic dysfunction. A formal in person assessment by a neurologist is useful in this matter