causes of bp sudden spike
Posts: 780. sudden very high spikes in BP. I went from no BP meds to 2 in less than a week due to very bad spikes in BP which landed me in ER and the hospital. Dr. has now ordered an MRA of the artery in the kidney because narrowing of that artery can cause these spikes.
What Causes High Blood Pressure: The Unexpected And The Strange. Poor diet, lack of exercise, age, and weight may be to blame for longer term hypertension, but a cell phone call may cause a sudden spike in your blood pressure reading. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.
People with hbp have difficulty excreting excess salt and water. If a person with hbp eats a diet filled with salt (hamburgers or steaks) and fluids (excessive coke or beer), then they will see a spike in their blood pressure because they can't get ride of this extra salt and fluid normally. Not taking your meds will lead BP spikes as well. ...Read more.
With either symptoms of sudden rapid heartbeat or high spikes in blood pressure during exercise, one should be evaluated by a primary care physician prior to a physically demanding program such as boot camp. There are some rhythm abnormalities that are dangerous, and excessive physical stress can be unsafe.