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What Causes Sudden Rise In Blood Pressure On Slight Exertion?

Lately when I stand up after sitting for prolonged periods I experience what I feel is increased blood pressure in the back of my head near either ear. This lasts for two heartbeats, then stops. I seem to be able to "hear" the brief burst of tension/pressure. I am approximately eighty pounds over weight.
posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sudden rise in blood pressure on slight exertion . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like stress or anxiety , smoking , medicines like birth controlling pills , NSAIDs like ibuprofen , drugs like cocaine and salty food . sudden rise in blood pressure can also points towards serious cardiac condition like heart attack and stroke . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination . Doctor may order ECG , TMT , troponin t , and doctor may also order angiography . Doctor may prescribe betablockers , calcium channel blockers along with diuretics , atorvastatin. For now stay calm and consume low salt diet .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sudden Rise In Blood Pressure On Slight Exertion?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sudden rise in blood pressure on slight exertion . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like stress or anxiety , smoking , medicines like birth controlling pills , NSAIDs like ibuprofen , drugs like cocaine and salty food . sudden rise in blood pressure can also points towards serious cardiac condition like heart attack and stroke . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination . Doctor may order ECG , TMT , troponin t , and doctor may also order angiography . Doctor may prescribe betablockers , calcium channel blockers along with diuretics , atorvastatin. For now stay calm and consume low salt diet . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari