Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Does Smoking Cause High Blood Pressure?
74 years old blood pressure checked at the dentists office read 200/100 not sure what is going on but feeling mostly normal. Smoker... and quit for a so;id week, last week, only to start again, Could this have anything to do with the bp being so high?
Thu, 16 Jun 2016
yes smoking causes high blood pressure levels because nicotine is a vasoconstrictor and it may cause coronary artery disease also and lots of cancer
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Hypertension
Loading Online Doctors....