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I Work Out For At Least 200 Minutes Weekly. I
Question: I work out for at least 200 minutes weekly. I eat healthy, and when relaxing my heart rate is 60 beats a minute
And my resting blood pressure is 120/78. Now I do have anxiety and phobias about my health. Over the last few years when ever I get a blood pressure monitor get slapped on me whether I'm home or at the doctor, I have a anxiety episode and my heart rate shoots to 135 beats a minute of more. This causes high BP readings and more anxiety on my part that ruins days for me. How can I try to control these phodias?
And my resting blood pressure is 120/78. Now I do have anxiety and phobias about my health. Over the last few years when ever I get a blood pressure monitor get slapped on me whether I'm home or at the doctor, I have a anxiety episode and my heart rate shoots to 135 beats a minute of more. This causes high BP readings and more anxiety on my part that ruins days for me. How can I try to control these phodias?
Brief Answer:
It is white coat hypertension
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Anxiety and stress can cause increased release of certain hormones and thus cause high blood pressure and heart rate.
When these changes is obvious when consulting a doctor or measuring blood pressure it is called white coat hypertension. Stress is the main reason and it is not pathological.
Avoid unwanted stress and anxiety. Relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation can help. In severe cases anti anxiety drugs may be needed.
Wishing all the best
It is white coat hypertension
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Anxiety and stress can cause increased release of certain hormones and thus cause high blood pressure and heart rate.
When these changes is obvious when consulting a doctor or measuring blood pressure it is called white coat hypertension. Stress is the main reason and it is not pathological.
Avoid unwanted stress and anxiety. Relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation can help. In severe cases anti anxiety drugs may be needed.
Wishing all the best
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