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What Causes High BP And Elevated Heart Rate After An Accident?

A family member sustained no physical injuries in a recent MVA although his blood pressure and heart rate are elevated. He stated that at the time of the accident he felt a high level of fear and noticed that he had goose bumps and was sweating profusely. Currently, he reports feeling constipated. What mechanics of his physiological reaction to the stressful experience of an automobile accident has affected the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for his symptoms.
Tue, 9 Feb 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
These symptoms are common after motor vehicular accident (MVA) and known as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The basic etiology behind this is sympathetic over activity.
This causes adrenaline and nor adrenaline release.
These two hormones act on all organs of the body.
They cause hypertension when they act on blood vessels. They cause increased heart rate (tachycardia) when they act on heart.
Skin glands causes goose bumps under their influence.
So he needs to control his stress and fear. For this better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
He may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Don't worry, he will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes High BP And Elevated Heart Rate After An Accident?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. These symptoms are common after motor vehicular accident (MVA) and known as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The basic etiology behind this is sympathetic over activity. This causes adrenaline and nor adrenaline release. These two hormones act on all organs of the body. They cause hypertension when they act on blood vessels. They cause increased heart rate (tachycardia) when they act on heart. Skin glands causes goose bumps under their influence. So he needs to control his stress and fear. For this better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. He may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don t worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.