Patient's question:
My grandmother always says that when she feels stressed, her blood pressure drops a little. Does stress cause high blood pressure?Doctor's answer:
Hello, patients with high stress may develop hypertension because high-stress patients can activate the adrenal cortex axis, leading to the adrenal system excreting catecholamines. Catecholamines have the effect of constricting blood vessels, which can cause blood pressure to rise. It is recommended that your grandmother undergo a systematic and thorough examination in the cardiovascular department of a regular hospital to determine an individualized antihypertensive plan. Regulate physical and mental health, maintain personal hygiene, and avoid bacterial invasion due to a weakened immune system.