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Why is blood pressure high when I wake up in morning?
Blood pressure increases when we first wake up due to the body’s normal circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythm is a 24-hour cycle that affects our sleep/wake patterns. In the morning, the body releases hormones such as adrenaline and noradrenaline.
Is your blood pressure usually high when you wake up?
Blood pressure fluctuates naturally throughout the day and tends to increase around the time a person wakes up. However, for many people, blood pressure may be abnormally high in the mornings. Doctors refer to this as morning hypertension.
When should you take your blood pressure in the morning?
The first measurement should be in the morning before eating or taking any medications, and the second in the evening. Each time you measure, take two or three readings to make sure your results are accurate. Your doctor might recommend taking your blood pressure at the same times each day.
Why are my blood sugar levels so high in the morning?
Another cause of high morning blood sugar is the “dawn phenomenon.”. In the dawn phenomenon, your body releases hormones that trigger your liver to put out glucose while you sleep. If there is not enough insulin in the body to counteract this, then blood glucose levels rise during the night, resulting in a high reading in the morning.
What causes high blood pressure in early morning?
Some medications can cause temporary increases in blood pressure. If these medications are taken in the morning, blood pressure can increase early in the day and fall in the evening. Corticosteroids, which are used to treat asthma, autoimmune diseases, skin problems and severe allergies, are known to cause increases in blood pressure.
What causes your blood pressure to suddenly get high?
Consuming salty foods or drinks can cause a sudden increase in blood pressure because sodium causes the body to retain more fluid. This rise in blood pressure typically lasts a short time.
Why is my diastolic blood pressure high in the morning?
In the morning, the body releases hormones such as adrenaline and noradrenaline. These hormones give you boosts of energy but can also raise your blood pressure. The morning increase in blood pressure is usually seen between 6:00AM and noon (Figure 1). If the blood pressure rises too high, it can cause harmful effects.