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Actually sir 15 days before I got my bp checked it was 130/80! My age is 20 my friend also have same reading then today don't know why but I thought let's have get checked bp again but i get measured it two time in gap of 10 mins both times just when cuff tie on my hands my heartbeat was very rapid due to anxiety and curiosity and heart rate was high both times just when cuff tie the reading comes 170/100 doctor told it's not true reading it's because of anxiety because no symptoms you have my question is am I in a danger zone or everything is normal do high rapid heartbeat and anxiety Just before measuring bp cause this reading
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Please consult we can discuss there
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the 1st reading was 130/80 which is borderline because of which you were worried and because of the anxiety the 2nd reading is very high. constantly being under stress and anxiety gives false high readings.
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measure bp 4 times a day for a week then comeback with the readings
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stop worrying, be calm
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Consult immediately
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Just relax.
Before you get your BP checked again sir for atleast 10 min .
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Your concern is completely understandable. The sudden rise in BP (170/100) during measurement — especially when you feel anxious, tense, or have a racing heartbeat — is most likely due to white coat hypertension or anxiety-induced elevation. Since your normal BP earlier was 130/80 and you have no symptoms like headache, chest pain, or dizziness, it doesn’t indicate any danger zone or permanent hypertension.
However, to be absolutely sure, I recommend you:
Check your BP at home or in a relaxed environment, preferably 2–3 times a week.
Avoid caffeine, stress, or talking for 5–10 minutes before measuring.
If readings stay high consistently, further evaluation (ECG, thyroid profile, etc.) may be needed.
If you’d like a personalized plan to monitor and control anxiety-related BP fluctuations, you can reach me directly on WhatsApp at nine three two six zero two zero five nine six for a detailed consultation.
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Would advise HBPM/ABPM in that case to be sure
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Too high. Need more detailed medical history and discussion. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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Consult superspecialist definitely high.
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Yes anxiety can cause increased BP
Kindly relax and wait for 10 minutes before taking BP
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Please consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Would be because of anxiety
Pls don’t worry
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Dr. Shamini
General Physician
Puducherry
Check BP in the morning once you are calm and after good sleep. If the BP is still high in two occasions, have to start with BP medication for a short term and then we will see. Have to follow lifestyle changes also. Have to check if any other causes of hypertension you have. Do you have any other symptoms. More details needed. Consult for more.
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Dr. Arif Ali Ansari
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Lucknow
Kindly consult
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