Doc. No.: HA/OM-MW300C: 2010
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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
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Fear
(too hot or cold)
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Anger
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Humidity
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Anxiety
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Restlessness
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Food and beverage consumption
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Lack of sleep
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Individual physical conditions
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Physical exercise
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Constipation
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Stress
How Do I Know I Have High Blood Pressure?
It’s nearly impossible to know if your blood pressure is elevated
without having it checked. People have the common
misconception that one can “feel” their blood pressure rise. It is
because of this mystery that hypertension has been named “the
