HomeAnswersInternal MedicineanxietyI am a 19-year-old male with high blood pressure. Is it due to my anxiety issues?

Can severe anxiety cause a rise in blood pressure?

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Published At October 24, 2022
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 19-year-old male and have been healthy all my life. I do not drink caffeine, I am not overweight, and I have always been active. However, I have always suffered from severe anxiety. For several years now, my blood pressure has been high when visiting the doctor, but he always says it is because I am nervous and there is nothing to worry about. A year ago, I started having panic attacks, and my blood pressure, as checked by the doctor, was 169/110 mmHg. Again he said it was because of anxiety. Ever since that day, I have been obsessed with my blood pressure. I bought a wrist monitor, and even at home, I get nervous, and my blood pressure is 150/105 mmHg. I do not understand why I would have high blood pressure at such a young age. My face gets randomly hot, and my ears, too as well. I hear a heartbeat in my ears when lying down. Is this due to high blood pressure? I need to know if I actually have hypertension or if it is all from my anxiety and constant anxiousness. Kindly help.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Panic attacks may be caused by closed places, agoraphobia, or may be induced by a specific situation or person. Few people may have it without any trigger factors called idiopathic anxiety. I suggest you confirm the other causes for secondary hypertension, like pheochromocytoma, hyperthyroidism, adrenal tumors or renal artery stenosis, etc. Do regular exercise and yoga. Take tablet Zicam (Clonazepam) 0.25 mg for short-term anxiety, tablet Inderal (Propranolol hydrochloride) 10 mg once daily. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with them and take medications with their consent. Also, consult your neuropsychiatrist for a complete examination and treatment.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Penchilaprasad Kandikattu
Dr. Penchilaprasad Kandikattu

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