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Medical Conditions - White Coat Hypertension

White coat hypertension is a condition presenting with increased blood pressure in the patients after reaching the doctor's clinic or hospital. Patients may have normal blood pressure at their home, and after reaching hospitals, they can show increased blood pressure after seeing doctors with white coats.

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What causes blood pressure fluctuations despite medications?

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What could be the cause of high blood pressure in young adults?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your age is 19 and your blood pressure is high. There are certain causes of hypertension in the young.

Is it safe to take Alprazolam for white coat hypertension?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These blood pressure spikes related to white coat syndrome are not dangerous and do not cause any permanent damage to your heart or blood vessels.

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Will the prescribed medicines help in controlling my mother's BP?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. The medicines prescribed to your mother are, in general, sufficient to control blood pressure.

Is a blood pressure of 135/60 mm Hg in an individual worrisome?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Good to hear that you are following an active lifestyle, which is good for your health.

What could cause high blood pressure in a doctor's office?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are taking antihypertensive medications.

Why do I get anxiety and hot flushes at 4 PM everyday?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am not sure why he was reluctant to put you back on Lisinopril when you had no real issues with it in the first place.

Is it safe to take Lisinopril after numbness in the fingers?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! I read your query and can understand your concern. Amlodipine has not been effective in controlling your blood pressure.

Does having a white-coat hypertension cause issues in pregnancy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Do not worry too much about your condition. We encounter a similar situation more than often. It is fairly common.

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