Let me tell you—after years of managing patients with high blood pressure, one of the most frustrating things people ask me (usually after trying every salt-free seasoning known to man) is: “Why does my blood pressure spike at night, even when I do everything right during the day?” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone….
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether there’s a link between high blood pressure and snoring, you’re not alone. I can’t count how many times a patient has come into my clinic—usually dragged in by a sleep-deprived partner—complaining about their snoring, only to discover their blood pressure is creeping up too. As an internal medicine…
Ever wake up in the middle of the night with your heart racing and a pounding headache? You’re not alone. I’ve had patients come in swearing something was seriously wrong—only to discover they were dealing with a sneaky culprit: nocturnal hypertension. It doesn’t always show up in a routine clinic blood pressure reading, but it’s…