Can your blood pressure go up after eating

CAN YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE GO UP AFTER EATING A HAMBURGER?

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You were either stressed out by the doctor visit or stressed out by the hamburger…

Why would your blood pressure go up immediately after eating??

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Bp increases after eating, due to your body digesting it`s food. Your heart rate must increase so that it can pump more blood to your digestive system.

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CAN YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE GO UP AFTER EATING A HAMBURGER?

Q: MY NORMAL BP IS 124/76, BUT I EAT A HAMBURGER BEFORE MY VISIT TO MY DR. AND WHEN THE NURSE DID MY VITALS MY BL WAS 136/84.

A: You were either stressed out by the doctor visit or stressed out by the hamburger…

Can eating a lot of salt the night before make your blood pressure go up the next day in pregnancy?

Q: I am 16 weeks pregnant and my blood pressure was 136/83 this morning. I have been craving pickles and had half a jar last night. I’ve also been craving sour jellybeans and have been eating those and junk food (though I’ve resolved to be healthier after a couple weeks of bad foods). At the beginning of my pregnancy, I ate healthy and had very low blood pressure. The nurse said I could’ve been stressed or overexcited and they would keep checking and see. I’m so nervous that I’m getting extremely early preeclampsia and that my baby is going to be in danger because I developed it so early (no protein in my urine so far). Anyhow, could it have been the pickles and bad eating habits from the last couple of weeks? Has this happened to anyone?

A: I’ve wondered this myself. I’ve always had low blood pressure. Then one day at a doctor visit, it was 120 over something. I was concerned but doc siad this was fine. I’m usually about 107 over whatever. Anyway, once, I had trace amounts of protein in my urine and I was kinda feaking out but the doc said my BP was fine and sometimes protein in urine “just happens”. I’m really concerned about the salt and high BP thing because I’ve been craving salt on fruits since I became pregnant. Salt on strawberries is my favorite!! I’ve since cut out salt almost completely, but it’s soooo hard! Now if I crave it, I just eat a little sharp cheddar cheese, which is okay. So, if anyone has the answer to this, please poat!

How much of an effect does stress have on your blood pressure?

Q: I am 33 and in very good health.I workout and eat right.My blood pressure has always been on the low side. I have just been through a very stressful time in my life and all of a sudden my blood pressure has gone up to between 135 over 92 to 148 over 109 / I have checked it at different times over the past few days after having a nurse tell me it was to high durring a life insurance exam. Can stress do this?

A: Definitely stress can cause high BP. I would think the nurse would or should have suggested you see a doctor immediately as this can cause long term side effects and eventually death. I would recommend yoga, meditation and trying to get a good nights sleep – all these will help to bring your body stress levels down, but I would recommend consulting a doctor to ensure your health is protected. Stress is a terrible thing, and left untreated high BP can be fatal, so please take care of yourself and consult a doctor to get treatment ASAP. I wish you much luck and hope the stressful situation clears up soon and that you BP goes back down to normal as well. Good luck xx