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What could cause rapid bp spikes (30-40/10-20) that isn't stress, anxiety or diet related. been to 5 doctors including a cardiologist and no answer?

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Dr. James Chapman
Dr. James Chapmananswered
Cardiology 43 years experience
Labile blopressure : You have labile blood pressure. There is no particular cause, but some people are more sensitive to external stress, and their blood pressure will show it. It the upper ranges put you in the hypertensive range, treatment may be indicated. See your doctor.
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