What causes a sudden increase in blood pressure?

Some possible causes include caffeine, acute stress or anxiety, certain medications (such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), combinations of medications, recreational drugs, sudden or acute pain, dehydration and white coat effect (fear of being in a hospital or doctor’s clinic).

What does it mean when your blood pressure is 120 over 74?

Normal blood pressure is less than 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic (see blood pressure chart below), and may vary from 90/60 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg in a healthy young woman. A blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher indicates high blood pressure.

Is a blood pressure of 160/80 a cause for concern?

Unfortunately, many don’t have any symptoms even with very high blood pressure. So it remains important to get your blood pressure checked on a regular basis. A blood pressure reading of 160/80 is cause for concern. The first step is to take another reading to confirm your blood pressure.

Is 120 over 80 mm Hg high blood pressure?

So if prior to reading this article you thought 120 over 80 mm Hg was normal, surprise surprise. According to the new guidelines 120 over 80 is considered to be High Blood Pressure (aka Hypertension) Stage 1! ( resource) Bear in mind that to be considered to have high blood pressure your readings need to be consistently in that range.

Is 140/90 blood pressure high blood pressure?

Before the new guidelines Normal Blood Pressure used to be UNDER 140/90. Normal Blood Pressure Is now UNDER 120/80. Previous guidelines classified 140/90 mm Hg as High Blood Pressure Stage 1 hypertension.

What is high blood pressure (aka hypertension stage 1)?

According to the new guidelines 120 over 80 is considered to be High Blood Pressure (aka Hypertension) Stage 1! ( r) Bear in mind that to be considered to have high blood pressure your readings need to be consistently in that range. Also, only a doctor can give you a diagnosis of high blood pressure.