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How Can Anxiety Along With Elevated BP Be Managed?
My boyfriend is anxious about having testing done on Monday colonoscopy/endoscopy and his blood pressure is elevating 180/90 at times. He does take high blood pressure medication but is having problems relaxing before his procedure. Should he contact his physician office today for further assistance. any suggestions about lowering the nos.
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Tense situation may elevate the blood pressure even it is happening in normal subject, remaining cool, no stress, or anxiety no need to worry about blood pressure if you are regular in taking anti-hypertensive drugs then it is nothing to worry, in absence of symptoms no need to see the physician, if you are not physical fit for procedure because of some clinical complaints then you can see your physician.
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Tense situation may elevate the blood pressure even it is happening in normal subject, remaining cool, no stress, or anxiety no need to worry about blood pressure if you are regular in taking anti-hypertensive drugs then it is nothing to worry, in absence of symptoms no need to see the physician, if you are not physical fit for procedure because of some clinical complaints then you can see your physician.
Hope I have answered your query, Let me know for further assistance.
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