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What Causes High Blood Pressure With Palpitations?
Two years ago I had surgery for carple tunnel to both my hands Ever since this time I have sudden attacks of pupatations and if my blood pressure is taken that too is high up to 220/120,but it all seems to return to normal within an hour or less,with or with out medication . I am otherwise a healthy 54 year old post menopausal female.I would be so grateful if you could help and avise me what I should do about this as I cannot believe it can be anxiety only,as I am not aware of being anxious, it also does not seem to follow any pattern as I can wake up during the night with pulpatations.Thank you or your time.
Fri, 23 Mar 2018
Hello,
These episodes could be related to anxiety. Nevertheless, I would recommend performing some tests to investigate the possible underlying causes:
- Complete blood count for anemia.
- Blood electrolytes for possible imbalance.
- Thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction.
- Kidney and liver function tests.
- Fasting glucose.
- Cortisol and aldosterone plasma levels for adrenal gland dysfunction.
If all these tests result normal, you should consider anxiety as the main cause of your complaints. In such a case, you should try to manage your anxiety. Yoga, meditation, and recreational sports can help in this regard.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
These episodes could be related to anxiety. Nevertheless, I would recommend performing some tests to investigate the possible underlying causes:
- Complete blood count for anemia.
- Blood electrolytes for possible imbalance.
- Thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction.
- Kidney and liver function tests.
- Fasting glucose.
- Cortisol and aldosterone plasma levels for adrenal gland dysfunction.
If all these tests result normal, you should consider anxiety as the main cause of your complaints. In such a case, you should try to manage your anxiety. Yoga, meditation, and recreational sports can help in this regard.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
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