I was diagnosed with hypertension around 9 months back as my bp was 150/100. I first took telmisartan 40 mg then muktsvati for one month only a single tablet in a day .my bp dropped to 110/70 or even 100/60 some time. Then I stopped taking muktsvati too. I purchased Dr. trust bp monitor and monitored bp at home. My bp fluctuate from 100/60 to 116/80. But if I feel anxious or stressed it raises to 134/95. What should I do should I take medicine or not. Actually there is a phobia in my mind that my bp is high if I see a little higher no. Like 124/87 I feel anxious and bp raises to more higher nos. please guide me.

Dr. Shailendra BhadoriyaCardiologist16yrs exp

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You need to relax yourself. There is a range of bp even in normal person, so simple fluctuations should not make you feel nervous.  

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Dr. Sreepada KameswaraHomeopath32yrs exp

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Many people have phobia about bp and the reading goes up due to this anxiety. This is called white coat effect. Take 2, 3 readings every 15 minutes and reading stabilizes gradually.  

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Mr. Senthilkumar LPsychologist15yrs exp

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Hello friend, As you may be aware that our body and mind are very closely interconnected. That means, any small disturbance in mind due to stress or anxiety can easily affect the physical body condition through hormonal changes. Your bp is one symptom due to stress. Be positive. Instead of treating symptoms, better work on the root cause. Suggest you to follow few non-medicine solutions for stress and anxiety management through a few lifestyle changes, dietary changes, exercise routines, relaxation techniques, mindset changes techniques, and also counseling support. reach me online or through Lybrate chat for further evaluation and recommendation. Be positive. You will be alright soon.  

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Dr. Rajiv BajajCardiologist39yrs exp

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Measure bp once every month on fixed dates after resting for 10 minutes. Frequent bp measurements are unhelpful.  

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