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What Causes Sudden Increase In BP?
Question: I usually have a bp of only 128/72 and the highest is 132/80 for several months now. For the first time today starting at 6pm , i have 167/82, then after 10 minutes it is 173/92, then at 7:50 , 177/82. What shall I do ?
I am taking Atenolol every morning 20 mg.
I need the answer ASAP because my bp is still 177/85. I cant wait for a long time. Do I need to go to the doctor now ?
I am taking Atenolol every morning 20 mg.
I need the answer ASAP because my bp is still 177/85. I cant wait for a long time. Do I need to go to the doctor now ?
Brief Answer:
YES / go to ER
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic
The BP is high / not extremely high
You need examination and investigation
Kidney function, electrolytes and hormones, EKG are generally done, in such situations…
Sudden outpouring of adrenaline – in conditions like Pheochromocytoma - can cause such a thing and needs evaluation
Good luck
God bless you
YES / go to ER
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic
The BP is high / not extremely high
You need examination and investigation
Kidney function, electrolytes and hormones, EKG are generally done, in such situations…
Sudden outpouring of adrenaline – in conditions like Pheochromocytoma - can cause such a thing and needs evaluation
Good luck
God bless you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your response. I just have my blood lab. and my GFR is 71 and my sodium is 140. So, do you think I should still go to my doctor and have an EKG ?
As I said I am taking Atenolol 25 mg every morning. Do you think my doctor should increase my dosage ? I just took my bp and it is now 159/82. I took one baby aspirin and drank a lot of cold water.
Can you suggest things that I should do so that my blood pressure can be controlled ?
As I said I am taking Atenolol 25 mg every morning. Do you think my doctor should increase my dosage ? I just took my bp and it is now 159/82. I took one baby aspirin and drank a lot of cold water.
Can you suggest things that I should do so that my blood pressure can be controlled ?
Brief Answer:
YES - you should
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes, still you should go
The episodic rise can be documented and treated / and tests during the event may shed more light
EKG is an extension of clinical examination / routine / must be done
The dose of atenolol is up to 100 mg.
He may double the dose to 50 as a first step… it may bring down the pulse rate…
Generally another medicine of a different class like ACEI (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor, like ramipril) or ARB (Angiotensin Receptor Blocker like valsartan) as also a Diuretic (water pill like thiazide) – is added
Most people take 2 or 3 drugs (in combination, when stabilised)
Relax! Physical and psychological relaxation is the important thing to do – at this junction
Reduce the amount of salt / caffeine (cola, coffee, energy drinks)
Regards
YES - you should
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes, still you should go
The episodic rise can be documented and treated / and tests during the event may shed more light
EKG is an extension of clinical examination / routine / must be done
The dose of atenolol is up to 100 mg.
He may double the dose to 50 as a first step… it may bring down the pulse rate…
Generally another medicine of a different class like ACEI (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor, like ramipril) or ARB (Angiotensin Receptor Blocker like valsartan) as also a Diuretic (water pill like thiazide) – is added
Most people take 2 or 3 drugs (in combination, when stabilised)
Relax! Physical and psychological relaxation is the important thing to do – at this junction
Reduce the amount of salt / caffeine (cola, coffee, energy drinks)
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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