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Does Nervousness Cause Rise In Blood Pressure?
I m age 24 - taking part in a study and during the screening process, my blood pressure was a bit high at 138/70. I was pretty nervous so could this be the cause? I feel like if I was sitting in my living room at home and did the same test, It would be a lot lower as far more relaxed. (My weight is 64kg and i m 180cm tall) so on the lighter side.
Thu, 16 Oct 2014
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your problem could be related to anxiety and called white coat hypertension since Blood pressure is recorded high only in hospital,so do not worry.Get your BP checked weekly once.Avoid stress,take 3-4litres per day.Exercise daily for 30 min.Eat salt restricted high protein,low fat diet.Eat vegetable salads and fruits.Get lipid profile,ECG and 2D Echo as a part of screening.Consult your doctor for further queries
Thankyou
your problem could be related to anxiety and called white coat hypertension since Blood pressure is recorded high only in hospital,so do not worry.Get your BP checked weekly once.Avoid stress,take 3-4litres per day.Exercise daily for 30 min.Eat salt restricted high protein,low fat diet.Eat vegetable salads and fruits.Get lipid profile,ECG and 2D Echo as a part of screening.Consult your doctor for further queries
Thankyou
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