A member asked:

I am healthy individual with blood presurre 120/80. i suddenly started feeling dizzy. it jumped to 170/100 in doctor's office. should i take medicatio?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sporadic BP increase: No. The disease state from hypertension results with chronic exposure of the vascular system to multiple organs to elevated blood pressure over many (> 10) years. Acute elevations can be caused by stress, pain, anxiety, nervousness, alcohol, other medications. What you are concerned about is the average blood pressure over 5-6 readings. Best advice: get a home blood pressure device and follow it.

Answered 4/26/2012

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