How do you raise your blood pressure?

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michele j asked:


I already have kids, smoke eat crappy so dont tell me that will raise my blood pressure. I need good advice as to how do I raise my blood pressure?

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How much is blood pressure effected by the cuff used to measure it?

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Mandy43110 asked:


I had a health screening last friday and because I have a big upper arm the nurse used a large cuff and my BP was scarily high (140/104). Today I got it measured at a blood pressure kiosk with a normal sized cuff and it was better (123/84).

I know both readings are high but I’m trying to track it to help decided if I want to take medication or not. I’m already trying to lose weight which I know will bring it down.

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How to increase low blood pressure?

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besogitana asked:


I have low blood pressure and am getting a blood pressure test in the morning.

I need to fudge the blood-pressure test to make my BP seem higher

I’ve looked online, but can only find tips like ‘drink more water’, ‘wear pressurised stockings’ and ‘eat more salt’, but aside from the water one, these wouldn’t be convenient in the short term.

Would maybe tensening my arm muscles or anything help make my blood pressure SEEM higher? How can I dodge the accuracy of the test?

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What are the symptoms of high blood pressure?

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Unknown asked:


I know this sounds ridiculous. i’m 16 years old, and i think i have high blood pressure. only because whenever i just even do the smallest activity like walking up the stairs, i kinda lose my breath. and then when i run i feel like my heart’s going to explode and i can’t breathe. i’ve ran cross country and track for two years already too.. do i have high blood pressure? if so, what can i do?

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