Is Fluctuating Blood Pressure Dangerous?
The fluctuating blood pressure levels can be normal or say that there is something wrong in your body. Usually the blood pressure fluctuates in two ways. It can either goes up or goes down. Higher level of fluctuating blood can indicate that you have pre-hypertension or Hypertension. This can be a warning of a serious threat to your body. If left untreated it over a period of time you may become susceptible to heart disease, renal failure and a host of other complications.
The other fluctuating blood pressure may be just as negative. This means that if you have low blood pressure. Here the heart beats slower or there is a reduction in the volume of your blood. This situation can result in very serious complications. You should consult a doctor if you feel dizziness, lightheaded or weakness. It is very important to keep the blood pressure normal for a good blood circulation in your body.
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It is normal for you to have fluctuating blood pressure over any two readings on any given day. It could be running high because you just got through running or were in a very tense situation. Once you get rested your fluctuating blood pressure will usually return to the normal range. This is why when a doctor gets a higher than normal blood pressure reading the tell you that your fluctuating blood pressure needs to be monitored over the next few days or weeks to ensure that there isn't a problem. The doctor will usually have you come in every few days if the reading is high, or just once a week for a while if it is only a little high. This is a good precation.
If you continue to have fluctuating blood pressure you need to figure out why the fluctuation is happening. Normally if you are fluctuating between normal and pre-hypertension levels the doctor will suggest you go on a low sodium, high fiber diet while investigating other potential causes. Once the cause is identified treatment or lifestyle modifications can be started. Normally a doctor will not talk about your fluctuating blood pressure unless it is fluctuating above the pre-hypertension level or that it is persisting over a long period of time. The reason for this is often the fluctuating blood pressure will go away on its own unless there is a medical reason that keeps it fluctuating. I think you should keep your own record of your readings every time you have your blood pressure taken. This way you can bring in your record if you notice anything out of the ordinary and discuss it with your doctor.
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