Blood pressureis the amount of force your blood exerts on your blood vessels with each heartbeat.
It fluctuates throughout the day due to activities, stress, diet, and other internal and external forces.
The time of day can also impact your blood pressure.
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Physical activity, the timing of medication, and general health can contribute to these fluctuations.
People with this common blood pressure pattern are called “dippers” and are typically young and healthy.
Circadian patterns are linked to the nocturnal dip and morning surge in blood pressure that most people experience.
What Causes Abnormally High Blood Pressure in the Morning?
Medication
Every medication has intended andunintended effects.
It is also important to consider the timing of your blood pressure medications.
Lifestyle Factors
Your daily routines and habits can also play a role in high morning blood pressure.
If you are experiencing morning hypertension, pay attention to your lifestyle choices and patterns.
Conditions that require you to take medications that can cause a blood pressure spike are one thing to consider.
Whos At Risk of Developing Morning Hypertension?
Higher morning blood pressure readings are actually pretty normal in young, healthy individuals.
However, excessively high morning blood pressure have been linked to significant health problemsespecially among older adults.
If you are experiencing these symptoms you may be in ahypertensive crisis.
When this happens, your blood pressure reading can reach 180/120 or higher.
Most people arediagnosedwith hypertension through regular physical exams with their primary healthcare provider.
You may even be enlisted in a telehealth or remote health-monitoring program.
How Is Hypertension Treated?
High blood pressure is treated with a combination of diet and lifestyle changes, as well as medications.
Can You Prevent Morning Hypertension?
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