“Why is my mother's blood pressure high in the mornings?”

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“Why is my mother's blood pressure high in the mornings?”

My mom has high blood pressure, particularly in the mornings. Is there any reason for this?

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**Roman Nowosilskyj** General Practitioner Athelstone, South Australia · Accepted Answer

Roman Nowosilskyj General Practitioner Athelstone, South Australia

It is now well known that BP fluctuates throughout the day - could be she is bit more tense in am

**Grace Szczerbowski** General Practitioner London, Ontario · Accepted Answer

Grace Szczerbowski General Practitioner London, Ontario

Most strokes occur in the early morning, her meds need to be adjusted at night.

**Michael Thrasher** General Practitioner Humacao, Puerto Rico · Accepted Answer

Michael Thrasher General Practitioner Humacao, Puerto Rico

Because that’s when the stress hormones from the adrenals are increasing

**ONEDO HERRERA GONZALEZ** General Practitioner WEST MIAMI, Florida · Accepted Answer

ONEDO HERRERA GONZALEZ General Practitioner WEST MIAMI, Florida

This responds to the circadian rhythm, but an adequate handling and compliance should maintain the blood pressure in normal level throughout the day.