• Why is my mother's blood pressure high in the mornings?

My mom has high blood pressure, particularly in the mornings. Is there any reason for this?

4 Answers

  • General Practitioner
  • Athelstone, South Australia

It is now well known that BP fluctuates throughout the day - could be she is bit more tense in am

  • General Practitioner
  • London, Ontario

Most strokes occur in the early morning, her meds need to be adjusted at night.

  • General Practitioner
  • Humacao, Puerto Rico

Because that’s when the stress hormones from the adrenals are increasing

  • General Practitioner
  • WEST MIAMI, Florida

This responds to the circadian rhythm, but an adequate handling and compliance should maintain the blood pressure in normal level throughout the day.

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