How Can Recurrent Anxiety And Spikes In Blood Pressure Be Treated?

Posted on Fri, 7 Sep 2018

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Question : I have been to the ER a few times over the last couple of months with anxiety and spikes in blood pressure. I feel like when I feel weird and check my blood pressure. It ranges on average of 128/83 and spikes to 160-180/98-105. Is this something to be concerned about and need emergency care? It just spiked to 184/99 ten minutes ago to 138/85 now. I had seen a cardiologist about 10 years ago with palpitations and was told this was normal.

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Taking into consideration your young age group and the symptoms which you are experiencing some evaluation is required and as of now there is nothing to be over concerned. Stress and anxiety are very important reasons of short and intermittent spikes in blood pressure which most likely is the cause in your case.

I would like to suggest you to start going for daily morning walks and start doing meditation or yoga daily as that will help you combat your stress levels. Rest things will become more clear after the stress test which your doctor has advised.

Feel free to ask if you have any more doubts.

Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap

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