Commonly Asked Questions
What Is Considered Normal Blood Pressure?
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Why Does My Blood Pressure Fluctuate?
Because blood pressure changes with every beat of the heart it is in constant fluctuation throughout any given day. In addition to these natural changes there are other factors that may affect blood pressure such as:
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• Temperature | • Fear |
(too hot or cold) | • Anger |
• Humidity | • Anxiety |
• Restlessness | • Food and beverage |
• Lack of sleep | consumption |
• Physical exercise | • Individual physical |
• Constipation | conditions |
• Stress |
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In addition to these factors you should talk with your physician to see what may be affecting you.
How Do I Know I Have High Blood Pressure? |
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It’s nearly impossible to know if your blood pressure is elevated |
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