Does pain cause blood pressure to go up?

Question

My mother has severe knee pain, and we often see her BP fluctuating. Can severe pain actually cause blood pressure to increase significantly?

Arjun Nair · Accepted Answer

Honestly, I can only tell u what happened with me. When I had that severe toothache last year, my BP shot up to 150. Once the dentist sorted out the tooth, my readings went back to normal.

Sarla Devi · Answer

Beta, when the body is in distress and pain, the heart naturally runs a bit faster, causing BP to fluctuate. Along with your doctor's medicine, drink some warm water with a little tulsi to calm down your nerves. Rest is very important during this time.

Manish Sharma · Answer

I got so scared when my BP machine showed 160 during a bad back spasm. I actually ran to the clinic thinking it was a heart issue, but the doc said it is just the body's reaction to intense pain. It goes back down once the pain subsides, so don't worry.

Rohan Sen · Answer

Yes, it definitely does. Pain triggers stress hormones which spike your pressure immediately. It is temporary, but if your BP stays high even after the pain is gone, you need to get it checked by a doctor.

Radha Pyari · Answer

Haan, jab hume bahut dard hota hai toh ghabrahat mein raktchaap badh jata hai. Humare yahan bhi jab chacha ji ke ghutno mein tej dard tha, unka BP kaafi badh gaya tha. Aap bilkul chinta mat kijiye, aaram karenge toh theek ho jayega.

Ananya Deshmukh · Answer

I totally get it, seeing a high BP reading when you are already hurting can be so scary. Severe pain puts our body under a lot of stress, which pushes the BP up. Please take care of yourself and talk to your doctor so they can help ease your pain first.

Does pain cause blood pressure to go up?

6 answers

Consult a cardiologist

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