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What Could Cause Elevated BP?

Hello, I am a 25 year old female. I had my blood pressure checked today and it was 122/100. I have stopped taking my birth control over a month ago and I have been stressed out more than normal these las few weeks with everyday issues.. Is my Bp so high due to my stress levels?
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
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Dear ,
I can understand your concern .
I would like to inform you that stress can cause acute rise in blood pressure .
But in your case I would like to inform you that it's not too much and it's not an indication for antihypertensive treatment .
You need to relax and engage yourself in some recreational activities , keep watch over blood pressure and record this 2 to 3 times in a week . If 2 are more readings are on higher side then we can consider for any hypertensive treatment .
Till than enjoy and relax. There is no need to worry and get adequate sleep.
Hope this will help you . If you have any other concerns please feel free to message me . Thanks for contacting HCM .
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What Could Cause Elevated BP?

Dear , I can understand your concern . I would like to inform you that stress can cause acute rise in blood pressure . But in your case I would like to inform you that it s not too much and it s not an indication for antihypertensive treatment . You need to relax and engage yourself in some recreational activities , keep watch over blood pressure and record this 2 to 3 times in a week . If 2 are more readings are on higher side then we can consider for any hypertensive treatment . Till than enjoy and relax. There is no need to worry and get adequate sleep. Hope this will help you . If you have any other concerns please feel free to message me . Thanks for contacting HCM .