I’ll never forget the first time I saw one. A tiny, squiggly shadow drifted across my vision like a lazy fly refusing to land. I blinked, rubbed my eyes, and looked around—nothing. Turns out, I had just met my first eye floater. And that one harmless speck? It showed up right after a week of…
Can Tension Headaches Raise BP? Tension headaches are among the most common types of headaches. They can feel like a tight band around the head, often bringing a dull, aching pain. While they’re typically not dangerous, many people wonder whether this kind of pain could lead to other issues—like a spike in blood pressure (BP)….
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…
Have you ever noticed your blood pressure rising after eating something sweet? It might feel like your heart is beating faster or you get a little flushed. While it’s normal for blood sugar to rise after eating, some people experience a spike in blood pressure too—especially after sugary snacks or desserts. This isn’t something to…
If you’ve ever been hit with a nasty cold or allergy flare-up and felt your blood pressure spike along with the sinus pressure, you’re not imagining things. A question I get surprisingly often in the clinic is: Can nasal congestion raise blood pressure? As an internal medicine physician with a focus on hypertension management, I’ve…
As an Internal Medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is to catch the early hypertension signs in teenagers. It’s something that often flies under the radar because, let’s be honest, most people don’t expect high blood pressure to be an issue for young teens. But the reality is, spotting…
Ever found yourself behind the wheel, radio humming, halfway through your commute—then suddenly, a wave of dizziness hits you out of nowhere? It’s unsettling. As an internal medicine physician, I’ve had countless patients describe this exact scenario. What many don’t realize is that high BP and dizziness while driving can be more than just a…
If you’ve ever felt your heart racing, experienced sudden sweating, or noticed a tightness in your chest, it’s easy to chalk it up to anxiety—especially in today’s fast-paced world where stress is everywhere. But what if I told you those symptoms might actually be related to your blood pressure? As an Internal Medicine Physician specializing…
If you’ve ever caught yourself yawning more than usual and thought, “Hmm, am I just tired or is something up?”, you’re not alone. As an internal medicine physician with a special interest in hypertension management, I’ve had a surprising number of patients come in asking about high BP and frequent yawning. At first glance, the…