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Why Does My Blood Pressure Fluctuate?
Because blood pressure changes with every beat of the heart it is
in constant fluctuation throughout any given day. In addition to
these natural changes there are other factors that may affect blood
pressure such as:
In addition to these factors you should talk with your physician
to see what may be affecting you.
How Do I Know I Have High Blood Pressure?
It’s nearly impossible to know if your blood pressure is elevated
without having it checked. People have the common misconcep-
tion that one can “feel” their blood pressure rise. It is because of
Commonly Asked Questions
About Blood Pressure
Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure
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Temperature
(too hot or cold)
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Humidity
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Restlessness
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Lack of sleep
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Physical exercise
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Constipation
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Stress
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Fear
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Anger
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Anxiety
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Food and beverage
consumption
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Individual physical
conditions
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When the heart contracts it sends blood out into
the body. This pressure is referred to as systolic.
The pressure that is created
as the heart pulls blood back
through is called diastolic.
Blood pressure is recorded as systolic over dias-
tolic, as shown here.
What Is Considered Normal Blood Pressure?
The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on
Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood
Pressure from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
has set forth the following guidelines regarding high blood
pressure. Guidelines provided are for information purposes
only. Please consult with your physician for proper diagnosis.
Commonly Asked Questions
About Blood Pressure
Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure