A member asked:

26, normal weight, no diabetes, anxiety disorder. every time i get bp checked, i get scared it'll be high and then it is. normal? should i worry?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Common: Elevated blood pressure when taken in a formal medical setting is not uncommon especially if you are extremely worried it will be high. Certain medical certifications require blood pressure to be within a certain range or restrictions could apply which in turn affect the person's livelihood. Check your blood pressure at home multiple times with a good electronic b/p cuff. See doctor with results.

Answered 11/13/2013

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Evaluate anxiety: May need to seek help medically with anxiety/ less likely without reason/tendency BP should be elevated.

Answered 4/11/2017

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