i recently rolled my ankle/foot during a basketball game. i went to the hospital and my blood pressure was high. it is never high. the nurse said injuries/pain can cause a spike in your blood pressure. is that true? please advise
2007-03-27 12:13:15 · 7 answers · asked by bwatersflyers 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Yes that is true.
2007-03-27 12:16:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-18 12:32:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, being in pain can cause your pressure to elevate also. Normally it's nothing to worry about, because they connect it to the normal stress the body feels when it is injured or is in pain. Oftentimes, your pressure may read high, just because the drive to the doctor's appt, may have been hectic, or you had that one last espresso on the trip. If you do have a high reading, and there may be concern, you can monitor your own pressure for one month, returning to the doctor for advisement on the results.
2007-03-27 17:46:18 · answer #3 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The nurse is correct. I am living with a compression fracture of my lower spine. Whenever I have a lot of pain from doing something I shouldn't there is an increase in blood pressure. There are methods I use to control it.
2007-03-27 12:18:47 · answer #4 · answered by Yafooey! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Acute and chronic pain can cause your blood pressure to rise temporarily because it's your body's response to stress. It's completely normal and I would check your blood pressure again after you have healed.
2007-03-27 12:17:20 · answer #5 · answered by jennie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The nurse is correct. It's the body's natural response to pain.
2007-03-27 12:18:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would trust the trained medical nurse. if you have doubts then check with yor normal docter or athletic trainer.
2007-03-27 12:19:24 · answer #7 · answered by mmeghannn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋