HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes White Coat Syndrome With Dry Mouth?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Yes..Hi..I am on cardizem..due to a reaction to green tea pills a few years ago..i am a type A personality..I have been taking percocet regularly for at least 3 years for my back..yesterday i took my BP..and it was 175/105..I have EXTREME WHITE Coat syndrome..even when i walk by the bp machine at wal-mart i get a dry mouth..i wasnt having a headache or any other problems..i just took my bp..and now i'm going crazy..obviously..Thank you for your time



Wed, 10 May 2017
Report Abuse
Cardiologist 's  Response
Hello!

Welcome on HCM!

I passed carefully through your question and would explain that a single high blood pressure values does not indicate uncontrolled high blood pressure.

I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure values for a week, several times during the day (in sitting position after 10 minutes of total relax) and refer those values to your doctor.

If your blood pressure values are above the normal ranges (140/90 mm Hg) most of the time, you should discuss with your doctor on the possibility of starting anti-hypertensive therapy.

In such case some other tests would be necessary to exclude other secondary causes of high blood pressure:

- a chest X ray study
- thyroid hormone levels
- complete blood count for anemia
- blood electrolytes for electrolyte imbalance
- kidney and liver function tests
- fasting glucose.

Anyway, if your blood pressure values are elevated only during anxiety or physical stress, I would not recommend any treatment.

Hope to have been helpful!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Hypertension


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes White Coat Syndrome With Dry Mouth?

Hello! Welcome on HCM! I passed carefully through your question and would explain that a single high blood pressure values does not indicate uncontrolled high blood pressure. I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure values for a week, several times during the day (in sitting position after 10 minutes of total relax) and refer those values to your doctor. If your blood pressure values are above the normal ranges (140/90 mm Hg) most of the time, you should discuss with your doctor on the possibility of starting anti-hypertensive therapy. In such case some other tests would be necessary to exclude other secondary causes of high blood pressure: - a chest X ray study - thyroid hormone levels - complete blood count for anemia - blood electrolytes for electrolyte imbalance - kidney and liver function tests - fasting glucose. Anyway, if your blood pressure values are elevated only during anxiety or physical stress, I would not recommend any treatment. Hope to have been helpful! Wishing all the best, Dr. Iliri