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Nobody has ever been able to give one specific cause for blood pressure readings that are consistently too high. Scientists do, however, agree that high anxiety and stress most certainly do not LOWER blood pressure, and repeated and prolonged periods of stress and anxiety can contribute to the development of high blood pressure, or hypertension.

When we become anxious or stressed, our blood pressure rises during that period. Our bodies produce vasoconstricting hormones that increase blood pressure. Once the situation is resolved that caused the anxiety or the stress, blood pressure returns to normal. If the anxiety or stress lasts long enough or happens often enough, most people will develop high blood pressure, or hypertension.

As humans, we become anxious about many different things. Our jobs can cause anxiety, as can our relationships. Learning to control our anxiety levels even in stressful situations can help us to avoid high blood pressure and the risks that go with it. Nobody says that anxiety control is a simple matter.

There are medications that are designed to calm us that a doctor can prescribe. There are also herbs that are known to provide relief from anxiety that a herbalist can recommend. The practice of yoga or meditation exercises might, also, help to relieve anxiety.

The relief of anxiety doesn't come with a one-size-fits-all fix. I wish it did, but it doesn't. Each person must find that way to control their anxiety and their stress themselves, and what will work for one person, won't necessarily work for another.

Anxiety may not directly cause hypertension, but it can lead to repeated blood pressure elevations, which eventually may lead to hypertension. The best advice is to reduce the anxiety-causing situations in your life and to actively seek a way to reduce the anxiety that your feel.
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Answered by sanjay , an ibibo Guru, at 3:23 PM on September 27, 2008

well, RinkuNobody has ever been able to give one specific cause for blood pressure readings that are consistently too high. Scientists do, however, agree that high anxiety and stress most certainly do not LOWER blood pressure, and repeated and prolonged periods of stress and anxiety can contribute to the development of high blood pressure, or hypertension.

When we become anxious or stressed, our blood pressure rises during that period. Our bodies produce vasoconstricting hormones that increase blood pressure. Once the situation is resolved that caused the anxiety or the stress, blood pressure returns to normal. If the anxiety or stress lasts long enough or happens often enough, most people will develop high blood pressure, or hypertension.

As humans, we become anxious about many different things. Our jobs can cause anxiety, as can our relationships. Learning to control our anxiety levels even in stressful situations can help us to avoid high blood pressure and the risks that go with it. Nobody says that anxiety control is a simple matter.

Answered by pankaj , an ibibo Advisor, at 10:23 AM on September 27, 2008

Yes. Also, no.

Anxiety, or stress, is linked to temporary increases in blood pressure, but not to chronic high blood pressure. This is true even in patients who suffer from chronic anxiety disorder.

Periods of anxiety trigger the release of hormones that cause increased heart rate and decreased blood vessel diameter, both of which lead to increased blood pressure. The effect of stress on short term blood pressure can be dramatic, leading to mean arterial pressure increases of 30%-40%. These changes are short lived, though, with heart rate, blood vessel diameter, and blood pressure returning to normal as the hormones are eliminated.

People with chronic anxiety disorders do not have chronic blood pressure increases as a result of their anxiety. In these patients, the nervous and cardiovascular systems seem to reset their normal point to account for the chronic increase in stress hormones. Just as patients without anxiety disorders have periods of stress, people with chronic anxiety disorder also have periods of higher anxiety, and their blood pressure responds similarly during these times.

The blood pressure impact of stress is still a cause for concern, though, which is why anxiety and stress are often listed as a cause of high blood pressure. Repeated, short bursts of elevated blood pressure can be as damaging as chronic blood pressure elevations. The damage that occurs to the blood vessels, heart, and kidneys is very similar in these two different situations.

Regardless of whether the damage happens in a series of short bursts or over time, it is still cumulative, and the effects of both types of blood pressure elevation are the same – increased risk of organ damage, heart attack, strok, and death.

Deciding how to treat blood pressure in people with underlying stress or anxiety problems is complicated. Some of the medicines complement each other, while others can work against one another. If you experience chronic stress, it is best to see a doctor. He or she can help you decide which course of treatment best meets your needs.

Answered by Yogeshwar , an ibibo Specialist, at 7:39 PM on September 26, 2008

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 19(5):456-463, October 1987.
RAGLIN, JOHN S.; MORGAN, WILLIAM P.

RAGLIN, J. S. and W. P. MORGAN. Say that high stress sitautions do cause high BP.Complete rest and peaceful atmosphere, did soothe the mind and internal organs. It kept the patient’s BP on healthy levels. This result was based on a survey experiment done with patients..YeT, many patients who have high BP have it even in normal circumstances. Some people who dont have such situations of anxiety suffer from high stress too. Maybe it could be a part of agedness.May be even normal t is causal of high BP in them after a certain age.

Answered by Vida Writer , an ibibo Master, at 4:06 PM on September 25, 2008

Anxiety attacks are normal reactions to a threatening situation and results from an increase in the amount of adrenaline from the sympathetic nervous system. This increased adrenaline speeds the heart and respiration rate, raises blood pressure, and diverts blood flow to the muscles.

These physical reactions are appropriate for escaping from danger but when they cause anxiety in many situations throughout the day, they may be detrimental to a normal lifestyle. An anxiety disorder is a disorder where feelings of fear, apprehension, or anxiety are disruptive or cause distortions in behavior.

At times, an underlying illness or disease can cause persistent anxiety. Treatment of the illness or disease will stop the anxiety. Anxiety illnesses affect more than 23 million Americans with about 10 million Americans suffering from the most common, general anxiety disorder.

Panic attacks can begin with a feeling of intense terror followed by physical symptoms of anxiety. A panic attack is characterized by unpredictable attacks of severe anxiety with symptoms not related to any particular situation. The person experiencing the attack may not be aware of the cause.

Symptoms include four or more of the following: pounding heart, difficulty breathing, dizziness, chest pain, shaking, sweating, choking, nausea, depersonalization, numbness, fear of dying, flushes, fear of going crazy. Heredity, metabolic factors, hyperventilation, and psychological factors may contribute to anxiety causing panic attacks.

Panic disorder tends to run in families with first degree relatives of patients having four to seven times greater risk than the general population. Hyperventilation (rapid shallow breathing) can cause a decrease in carbon dioxide in the blood. This decrease in carbon dioxide has been associated with anxiety. Anxiety can be caused by psychological factors as well.

Answered by Uttam , an ibibo Master, at 2:43 PM on September 25, 2008

Anxiety doesn't cause persistent high blood pressure (hypertension). But episodes of anxiety can cause dramatic, temporary spikes in your blood pressure.
If those temporary episodes occur frequently, they can cause just as much damage to your blood vessels, heart and kidneys as can chronic high blood pressure. In addition, when you have anxiety, you're more likely to resort to other unhealthy habits, such as smoking, drinking or overeating — which, in turn, can increase your risk of high blood pressure.
If you have trouble controlling your anxiety or if anxiety interferes with daily activities, consult your doctor or a mental health professional. Effective treatment is available
visit /www.mayoclinic.co

Answered by Jyothi , an ibibo Master, at 1:08 PM on September 25, 2008

well RINKU, Anxiety does not cause chronic high blood pressure (hypertension). Anxiety can, however, cause spikes in blood pressure during anxiety episodes or panic attacks. Although these episodes are temporary, if they are frequent they can cause physical damage the same as chronic elevated blood pressure can.



The National Institute of Health considers any blood pressure reading over 140/90 to be high blood pressure.



The Health Central site on high blood pressure states:



"Hypertension places stress on several organs (called target organs), including the kidneys, eyes, and heart, causing them to deteriorate over time. High blood pressure was directly responsible for nearly 44,619 American deaths in 2000 and was listed as the primary or contributing cause of death in an estimated 118,000 cases. High blood pressure contributes to 75% of all strokes and heart attacks. It is particularly deadly in African Americans.



Research suggests that prehypertension is also a serious risk factor for heart complications. A 2005 study found that people with prehypertension are three times more likely to have a heart attack, and nearly twice as likely to develop coronary artery disease as people with normal blood pressure."



According to the National Institute of Health there are things you can do to help prevent high blood pressure:

Eating healthy
Reducing salt and sodium from your diet
Maintaining a healthy weight
Engaging in a regular exercise program
Limiting alcohol intake
Not smoking

For people with anxiety, it is important to have their blood pressure checked on a regular basis as well as discuss anxiety attacks and episodes that may be causing elevated blood pressure to be sure additional complications do not arise.


For more: http://www.healthcentral.com/a nxiety/c/22705/37413/pressure- anxiety

Answered by Satya ~ , an ibibo Master, at 11:10 PM on September 24, 2008

Anxiety doesn't cause persistent high blood pressure (hypertension). But episodes of anxiety can cause dramatic, temporary spikes in your blood pressure.

If those temporary episodes occur frequently, they can cause just as much damage to your blood vessels, heart and kidneys as can chronic high blood pressure. In addition, when you have anxiety, you're more likely to resort to other unhealthy habits, such as smoking, drinking or overeating — which, in turn, can increase your risk of high blood pressure.

If you have trouble controlling your anxiety or if anxiety interferes with daily activities, consult your doctor or a mental health professional. Effective treatment is available.

Answered by Mohd Saqib , an ibibo Master, at 5:00 PM on September 24, 2008

yeah..
anxiety causes release of steroids which cause vasoconstriction and increase of blood pressure

this is the mechanism in yoga by which blood pressure is controlled..

peace is against anxiety and thus bp is controlled

Answered by Alok Rathi , an ibibo Citizen, at 4:15 PM on September 24, 2008

Anxiety is a major cause for increase in blood pressure. Anxiety cause increase in heart rate. This causes heart to pump faster and hence the pressure exerted on the vessels increases. It always good to be calm and anxiety free. A calm mind can even overcome a storm.

Answered by Vinay Kiran , an ibibo Specialist, at 3:54 PM on September 24, 2008