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Is Anxiety The Cause For Elevated Blood Pressure?

I have high blood pressure and anxiety my doc has prescribed these as he feels I have depression but it s my anxiety . I recently applied for a less stressful job as that is the main cause of my stress but my blood pressure is too high and can t seem to get it down my doc has now put me on sevikar 40/5 but I know it s my anxiety that s raising my blood pressure and I m getting more stressed
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you want to know about cause for elevated blood pressure. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like sleep apnea , kidney problems , adrenal gland , thyroid problems , hardening of arteries and other defects of blood vessels . Blood pressure can also occur due to stress and anxiety . Your doctor has prescribed you right medicine . You can also consult psychiatrist for your stress problem . Doctor may prescribe anti depressants . Also do mind relaxing exercises like meditation .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is Anxiety The Cause For Elevated Blood Pressure?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you want to know about cause for elevated blood pressure. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like sleep apnea , kidney problems , adrenal gland , thyroid problems , hardening of arteries and other defects of blood vessels . Blood pressure can also occur due to stress and anxiety . Your doctor has prescribed you right medicine . You can also consult psychiatrist for your stress problem . Doctor may prescribe anti depressants . Also do mind relaxing exercises like meditation . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari