For some individuals, even minor pain can lead to elevated blood pressure readings.
Other Causes
Not in pain?
There are other reasons why your blood pressure could be increased after surgery.
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Were you asked to skip your blood pressure medications the morning of surgery?
Did you miss any doses during your recovery or have your dosages been changed?
That will also change your level of control over your blood pressure.
Primary hypertension means that an unrelated disease or problem is not responsible for the problem.
For example, someone with kidney disease that causes high blood pressure does not have primary hypertension.
Hypertension can lead to astrokeand other serious complications.
If you havent talked to your surgeon, they need to be made aware of this issue.
Your primary care
Your primary healthcare provider can also be a source of guidance if it continues.
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