{"id":1903,"date":"2019-04-16T11:00:43","date_gmt":"2019-04-16T11:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=1903"},"modified":"2024-06-12T03:52:47","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T03:52:47","slug":"labile-hypertension-what-is-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/heart-health\/labile-hypertension-what-is-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Labile Hypertension &#8211; What is it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"toc\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"color: #c01c7b;\">Table of Content<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/heart-health\/labile-hypertension-what-is-it#q1\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong><em>The most common symptoms of labile hypertension<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/heart-health\/labile-hypertension-what-is-it#q2\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong><em>Causes<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/heart-health\/labile-hypertension-what-is-it#q3\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong><em>Why Does It Occur?<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/heart-health\/labile-hypertension-what-is-it#q4\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong><em>Can It Be Prevented?<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"caps\"><\/br><br \/>\nThe word \u201clabile\u201d means that which changes easily\/quickly. Hypertension is a medical condition which refers to high blood pressure. When the two words are put together it means a condition where a person\u2019s blood pressure changes quickly and frequently. Changes in the blood pressure levels are normal and occur throughout the day. Physical activity, intake of stimulants, diet, <a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/psychiatry\/did-you-know-that-stress-might-actually-kill-you\/\">stress<\/a> and other factors cause these blood pressure changes so as to help the body cope with changing needs and conditions. When there is labile hypertension, the changes in the blood pressure are greater and more frequent than normal.<\/p>\n<p>According to <strong>heart specialists, <\/strong>hypertension is a leading cause of cardiac events like heart attacks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/stroke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strokes<\/a> etc. While chronic hypertension \u2013 when the blood pressure is always above normal \u2013 is a major factor for these conditions to develop, the impact of labile hypertension should not be underestimated.<\/p>\n<div class=\"also-read\">Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/pulmonology\/pulmonary-hypertension-symptoms-and-treatment\/\">Pulmonary Hypertension \u2013 Symptoms and Treatment<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"q1\"><strong>The most common symptoms of labile hypertension are:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Ringing in the ears.<\/li>\n<li>Palpitations or sudden increase in heart rate.<\/li>\n<li>Dizzy spells.<\/li>\n<li>General weakness or lethargy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In many cases, labile hypertension does not result in any noticeable symptoms and a patient may not be aware of the existence of the condition so it continues to develop in intensity until it results in major health issues. That is why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/Health-Packages\/Chennai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">regular checkup<\/a> at <strong>Kauvery Hospital<\/strong> are so necessary. These check-ups allow our highly experienced <strong>heart doctors<\/strong> to comprehensively evaluate your heart health, identify potential concerns and recommend necessary interventions. Our advanced testing services are available at all of our branches in <strong>Salem, Trichy, Hosur, Tirunelveli, and Chennai<\/strong>. This ensures that patients have access to top-quality heart screenings.<\/p>\n<div class=\"also-read\">Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/family-and-general-medicine\/hypertension-the-silent-killer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Hypertension: The Silent Killer<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"q2\"><strong>Causes:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Cigarette Smoking<\/li>\n<li>Air Pollution<\/li>\n<li>Bio-mass fuel<\/li>\n<li>Chronic Asthma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"q3\"><strong>Why Does It Occur?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are many possible causes of labile hypertension. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mental or emotional stress<\/li>\n<li>Situational anxiety \u2013 when waiting anxiously for some news such as the results of a medical test to determine if a disease exists.<\/li>\n<li>Emotional responses such as the sight of something that causes revulsion or horror.<\/li>\n<li>Age \u2013 blood pressure may drop after consuming a meal in some elderly persons .<\/li>\n<li>Excessive consumption of salt \u2013 the consumption of salt may result in an almost immediate spike in the blood pressure in person with labile hypertension<\/li>\n<li>Caffeine consumption, especially excessive intake of coffee, can cause blood pressure fluctuations.<\/li>\n<li>The consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), either prescription or non-prescription, is a common cause of labile hypertension.<\/li>\n<li>There are other causes too, which vary from person to person, depending on individual physiology, genetic and environmental conditions, psychological conditions and so on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"also-read\">Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/family-and-general-medicine\/what-is-resistant-hypertension-and-how-does-it-affect-your-health\/\">What is resistant hypertension and how does it affect your health?<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"q4\"><strong>Can It Be Prevented?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Blood pressure levels and fluctuations can normally be controlled through medication. Beyond this a person suffering from labile or any form of hypertension can do the following to reduce the extent and frequency of the fluctuations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stop smoking.<\/li>\n<li>Control the intake of salt.<\/li>\n<li>Control the amount of caffeine consumed. It must be noted that coffee is not the only source of caffeine \u2013 it can be found in tea, soft drinks and other commonly ingested foods and liquids.<\/li>\n<li>Stop the consumption of alcohol.<\/li>\n<li>Practice stress reduction techniques such as yoga, meditation, exercise, massage etc.<\/li>\n<li>Develop a regular daily routine and stick to it as much as is practical.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Labile hypertension should not be ignored and if it is diagnosed, the medications and lifestyle changes prescribed by the <strong>heart doctor<\/strong> must be followed to keep the condition under control.<\/p>\n<div class=\"also-read\">Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/heart-health\/the-relationship-between-hypertension-and-cardio-vascular-diseases\/\">Hypertension and Heart Disease \u2013 what is the connection?<\/a><\/div>\n<p>Kauvery Hospital is globally known for its multidisciplinary services at all its Centers of Excellence, and for its comprehensive, Avant-Grade technology, especially in diagnostics and remedial care in heart diseases, transplantation, vascular and neurosciences medicine. 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