Stepping into a hot bath can feel like the perfect remedy after a long day. The warmth, the stillness, the comfort—it’s a simple pleasure. But for some people, this soothing ritual might come with an unexpected side effect: a noticeable spike in blood pressure afterward. This reaction can be confusing, especially when hot baths are…
If you’ve ever felt your heart pounding or noticed high blood pressure after climbing stairs, you’re not alone. This can be surprising, especially if you’re healthy or active. But it’s important to understand why this happens and when it could signal something more serious. High blood pressure (also called hypertension) after climbing stairs can be…
Let’s talk about something I see more often in my practice than you might expect—blood pressure after alcohol withdrawal. It’s one of those things that can sneak up on people, especially when they’re trying to do the right thing and quit drinking. As an internal medicine physician, I’ve had more than a few patients come…
We’ve all been there—an intense conversation gets a little too heated, voices rise, emotions boil over, and before you know it, your heart is racing and you feel that pounding in your chest. As an Internal Medicine physician who’s managed hypertension for years, I’ve seen this countless times. One common question I get from patients…
If you’ve ever noticed your blood pressure creeping up after a meal, you’re not alone. As an internal medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve seen plenty of patients ask me, “How to fix post-meal hypertension?” It’s a sneaky issue that doesn’t get nearly as much attention as it deserves. While many folks are aware…
If you’ve recently stopped drinking coffee or cut back on caffeine and noticed your blood pressure creeping up, you’re not alone. I’ve seen this quite a bit in my Internal Medicine practice. Patients come in confused—doing all the “right things,” like quitting caffeine, but suddenly dealing with unexpected spikes in blood pressure. This strange twist,…
If you’ve ever asked yourself, can dehydration cause blood pressure spikes?, you’re definitely not alone. I’ve had countless patients come in with unexpected hypertension, and after a bit of digging, it turns out they just weren’t drinking enough water. Yep—something as simple as not staying hydrated can send your blood pressure on a rollercoaster. As…
If you’ve ever felt your heart racing out of nowhere, palms sweaty, breath quickening, and then noticed your blood pressure shoot up, you’re not alone. Blood pressure changes during panic attacks can be confusing and downright alarming, especially when you’re trying to manage hypertension or keep your cardiovascular health in check. I’ve seen countless patients…
If you’ve ever felt that strange combination of blood pressure and chest tightness symptoms, you’re not alone—and as an internal medicine physician who manages hypertension day in and day out, I can tell you this: it’s something we shouldn’t ignore. I’ve had countless patients walk into my office brushing off mild pressure in their chest,…