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Question #12674
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what causes bp - #12674

Aasha

I am really trying to figure out what causes BP. I've been feeling really off lately – headaches, feeling shaky, sometimes my heart races for no reason. My doc said my blood pressure was a bit high during my last check-up, and I'm scared because my mom had heart issues. It got me thinking about what causes BP to spike like that. Is it just stress, or does diet play a role too? I mean, I do grab fast food a lot, and I've been chugging caffeinated drinks like they’re water! I tried cutting back, but honestly, it's tough. I’m also not super active, and I know that doesn’t help, but this whole BP thing is stressing me out more. My friend was telling me that factors like weight, genetics, and even sleep can affect blood pressure -- but what exactly causes BP issues? Should I be looking into improving my lifestyle first, or do I need to worry about meds if things don’t change? I’d love to hear your thoughts on what causes BP to rise and what steps I can take to get it back under control before it turns into something serious!🥴

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