Can stress cause high blood pressure?

Can stress cause high blood pressure?

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MDJulPo / Getty Images Short-term and ongoing stress may both affect your blood pressure.High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common chronic condition affecting nearly half of adults in the United States. Short-term stress directly raises your blood pressure and heart rate. But that effect is temporary, and it doesn't necessarily mean you have chronic high blood pressure.Ongoing stress may be more likely…