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What causes high blood pressure spikes?
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Diet: Hbp rises due to eating a diet full of salt and water. People with hbp have difficulty excreting excess salt and water. If a person with hbp eats a diet filled with salt (hamburgers or steaks) and fluids (excessive coke or beer), then they will see a spike in their blood pressure because they can't get ride of this extra salt and fluid normally. Not taking your meds will lead BP spikes as well.
Answered 7/13/2019
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Many things can : Like stress or anything else that triggers adrenaline release for starters.
Answered 3/14/2013
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