Why is My Blood Pressure Higher in the Morning?
High blood pressure in the morning may be related to genetic factors, mental and environmental factors, age factors, lifestyle factors, medication effects, and the impact of other diseases. Here are the details:
Genetic Factors
About 60% of hypertension patients have a family history, which is currently believed to be caused by polygenic inheritance. 30% to 50% of hypertension patients have a genetic background.
Mental and Environmental Factors
Long-term mental stress, excitement, anxiety, exposure to noise or adverse visual stimuli, and other factors can also lead to hypertension.
Age Factors
The incidence of hypertension tends to increase with age, with a higher incidence rate in people over 40 years old.
Lifestyle Factors
Unreasonable dietary structure, such as excessive sodium intake, low potassium intake, heavy alcohol consumption, and excessive intake of saturated fatty acids, can increase blood pressure. Smoking can accelerate the process of atherosclerosis and is a risk factor for hypertension.
Medication Effects
Medications such as contraceptives, hormones, anti-inflammatory analgesics, etc., can also affect blood pressure.
Impact of Other Diseases
Obesity, diabetes, sleep apnea hypoventilation syndrome, thyroid diseases, renal artery stenosis, renal parenchymal damage, adrenal space-occupying lesions, pheochromocytoma, and other neuroendocrine tumors can also affect blood pressure.
If you are experiencing any of these conditions, it is recommended that you visit a hospital for examination as soon as possible. Hypertension can have serious consequences, so early detection and treatment are crucial.