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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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Some people wake up in the morning suffering from high blood pressure, without knowing the reason behind this, which makes them anxious, for fear that it is a warning sign of a number of diseases.
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In the next report, The Consulto reviews the causes of high blood pressure in the morning, according to Medical News Today.
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Also read: 5 diseases that worsen in the morning
Causes of morning hypertension
1- Antihypertensive drugs
In a review of some studies in 2018, researchers found that high blood pressure following waking up may be caused by taking antihypertensive medications incorrectly, as shown below:
Take a low dose.
Take short or medium-acting medications.
Only take one medication.
2- Some diseases
High blood pressure in the morning may indicate the following diseases:
High cholesterol in the blood.
– Cardiovascular diseases.
– Sleep Apnea.
Diabetes.
Thyroid disorders.
– Kidney disease.
– The red wolf.
scleroderma
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3- Daily lifestyle
Sometimes, morning blood pressure rises due to wrong daily habits, including:
– smoking.
Alcohol addiction.
– Lack of movement.
A diet high in salt and saturated fats.
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Categories exposed to morning hypertension
High blood pressure in the morning can happen to anyone, but it is more prevalent among some groups, namely:
Elderly people over 65 years old.
Those with a family history of high blood pressure.
Obesity patients.
– Alcoholics.
– smokers.
People with anxiety disorder.
People who don’t get enough sleep every day.
People who work night shifts.
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Symptoms of morning hypertension
High blood pressure in the morning usually does not cause symptoms for the patient, but there are warning signs that may warn of it, including:
– blushing.
– dizziness.
The appearance of red spots in the white of the eye
Complications of morning hypertension
If left untreated, morning high blood pressure can lead to serious illnesses, such as heart attack and stroke.
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Ways to prevent morning high blood pressure
Morning hypertension can be avoided by:
Follow a healthy diet that is low in sodium, sugars and saturated fats.
– Stay away from alcoholic beverages.
– Quit Smoking.
Exercising for 90 to 150 minutes a week.
Maintaining body weight.
Practice meditation and relaxation exercises, such as yoga and deep breathing.
Take blood pressure medications as instructed by your doctor.
Treating diseases that may cause high blood pressure.
