High blood pressure may be temporary due to pain or anxiety, cardiologist says

Cardiologist Khaled Al-Nemer has explained that temporary spikes in blood pressure may be caused by pain or anxiety. In a series of posts on X, the cardiologist and professor of cardiology warned against overmedication. Excessive doses of blood pressure medication can lead to low blood pressure and fainting, prompting doctors to treat based on average readings rather than reacting to every high reading with medication.

Al-Nemer also highlighted that high doses of magnesium could result in diarrhea, low blood pressure, lethargy, and irregular heartbeat, with risks heightened in patients with kidney failure. Additionally, he noted that individuals with gallstones face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease due to shared risk factors like insulin resistance, abdominal obesity, high blood lipids, physical inactivity, and unhealthy dietary habits.