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2021-12-03 10:37:53
Hello Doctor, is cold weather also affect blood pressure? Why Blood pressure generally is higher in the winter and lower in the summer? My blood tends to remain in summer 120/80 and 130/84 and in winter my BP remains 133/84 and sometimes 135/87. Please advice. Thanks
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Answered2021-12-04 02:11:40

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Yes you are correct. Cold weather causes vasoconstriction ( blood vessels get narrower) thereby increasing the blood pressure compared to warm climates.

Answered2021-12-03 10:53:01

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