Question 1

when i'm having high anxiety bp is 150/98 when i relax it returns to 119/79 range, could anxiety cause such a rise in blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety;BP: Yes, anxiety can impact your bp. Some breath work might help. Look up deep breathing techniques to learn how to regulate your breathing and slow it down. Practice the techniques several times a day, even when you're feeling ok. There are several other relaxation techniques(visualization, muscle relaxation, mindfulness, music, etc), find what works for you.

Question 2

will the weaning process off atenolol cause a rise in blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: Consult your local healthcare professional before adjusting your medication.

Question 3

could blood pressure rise in winters?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: If like many people you are eating more processed and thus high sodium foods in winter this might be possible.   Also we tend to be more sedentary during winter months and may gain some weight leading to a rise in BP.

Question 4

does exercise rise or lower blood pressure ?

Accepted Answer

See below: During exercise, BP normally rises. This is healthy. Following exercise, BP falls, in facts, will fall below the baseline temporarily, because of the dilated blood vessels exercise causes.

Question 5

my blood pressure suddenly rise or fall down?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You may just have anxiety or other benign reasons for your blood pressure to rise and crash, or something more serious (and much more rare!) like pheochromocytoma.  The only way to check is with a detailed history and exam, with labs.

Question 6

is it possible to feel your blood pressure rising and falling?

Accepted Answer

Feeling the pressure: Hi yogafan1. Typically small changes in blood pressure occur naturally and do not cause major symptoms or make you feel a certain way. However, if your blood pressure rises or falls rapidly or varies widely, or if it reaches extremes of lows or highs, you can "feel" it. These changes may cause headaches, mood changes, chest pain, fatigue, dizziness etc. If this occurs talk to your doctor!

Question 7

what are the causes of blood pressure to rise when you get up?

Accepted Answer

Normal physiology: When you get up, your heart beats faster and stronger, and the stroke volume (amount of blood pumped per beat) rises. Also, your involuntary (autonomic) nervous system causes your vessels to constrict. The net effect of all those actions is a normal rise in bp.

Question 8

is there any herbs or spices that can cause blood pressure to rise?

Accepted Answer

See List Below: Herbs That May Increase Blood Pressure:
Aniseed
St. Johns Wort
Capsicum
Parsley
Blue Cohosh	
Vervain
Chaste Berry
Bayberry
Licorice
Ginger	
Ginseng
Ephedra
Pau d'Arco
Coltsfoot
Gentian	
Cola alkaloids
Broom alkaloids
Calamus amines
Guarana

Actually the list of Herbs that may cause Hypotenstion (Low Blood Pressure) is much longer.

Question 9

please suggest what foods/medicines etc cause blood pressure to rise?

Accepted Answer

Many: Salty foods can elevate blood pressure as can some diet medications and things like mucinex (guaifenesin).

Question 10

can you tell me what it mean when your blood pressure continues to rise?

Accepted Answer

HTN: It means you need work-up and treament for high bp. Consult your physician.

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When i'm having high anxiety bp is 150/98 when i relax it returns to 119/79 range, could anxiety cause such a rise in blood pressure?

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Will the weaning process off atenolol cause a rise in blood pressure?

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Could blood pressure rise in winters?

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Does exercise rise or lower blood pressure ?

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My blood pressure suddenly rise or fall down?

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Is it possible to feel your blood pressure rising and falling?

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What are the causes of blood pressure to rise when you get up?

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Please suggest what foods/medicines etc cause blood pressure to rise?

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