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What Causes Severe Fluctuations In BP?
I'm a 27 yr old male. Good weight. Don't smoke rarely drink
And good cholesterol. I've been monitoring my blood pressure lately bc it was a bit high when I took it a few weeks ago.
When I wake and am lying down it's 117/72 but if I go up the stairs or eat then it goes up to like 135/95. If I sit and relax for 5-10 min it comes back down. To normal. Is this normal?
And good cholesterol. I've been monitoring my blood pressure lately bc it was a bit high when I took it a few weeks ago.
When I wake and am lying down it's 117/72 but if I go up the stairs or eat then it goes up to like 135/95. If I sit and relax for 5-10 min it comes back down. To normal. Is this normal?
Mon, 15 May 2017
hello
Welcome to HCM.
As per your description, your BP increases on exertion or post food intake. It is noromal for the BP to increase post exertion, but is uncommon after food intake.
However the readings are not very high and do not need much attention now.
I suggest that you record your BP once a week for three weeks during rest. If all BP readings are consistently higher then a diagnosis of high blood pressure can be established.
Since your are young, your arteries are still elastic, so BP can be controlled with regular exercise mostly cardio and diet restrictions with with restriction.
As of now you need not take any precautions except daily exercise. Please record your BP as advised above and revert with the readings.
Wishing you good health
Regards.
Welcome to HCM.
As per your description, your BP increases on exertion or post food intake. It is noromal for the BP to increase post exertion, but is uncommon after food intake.
However the readings are not very high and do not need much attention now.
I suggest that you record your BP once a week for three weeks during rest. If all BP readings are consistently higher then a diagnosis of high blood pressure can be established.
Since your are young, your arteries are still elastic, so BP can be controlled with regular exercise mostly cardio and diet restrictions with with restriction.
As of now you need not take any precautions except daily exercise. Please record your BP as advised above and revert with the readings.
Wishing you good health
Regards.
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