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Can Stress Cause High BP?
My husband has just taken his blood pressure it is 136/98 he is 49 and in good health but under alot of stress with his job. He has also been getting severe headaches the last few days, On Thurs., his bp was 155/99. At what point do I consider it an emergency?
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Yes, stress increases load on heart and leads to high blood pressure.
2. High blood pressure with headaches is a warning sign. At this age the blood pressure should be around 120/80 mm of Hg.
3. Emergency is when it crosses systolic above 180 and diastolic above 110. However, do not wait for emergency, start exercises, weight reduction, diet control and medication.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Yes, stress increases load on heart and leads to high blood pressure.
2. High blood pressure with headaches is a warning sign. At this age the blood pressure should be around 120/80 mm of Hg.
3. Emergency is when it crosses systolic above 180 and diastolic above 110. However, do not wait for emergency, start exercises, weight reduction, diet control and medication.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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