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What are things that raise your bp temporary? without having to take medication.. my bp raises when i'm stressed or panicking about something. normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

^ BP reading: Being significantly stressed or panicking can lead to an increase in Blood pressure - that does not mean it is abnormal.

Answered 5/25/2017

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