What Causes Sudden High Blood Pressure?
One of the most common causes of sudden high blood pressure is dietary. Foods high in salt results in blood vessel constriction which leads to high blood pressure. Avoiding high amounts of salt is the best defense. If an exorbitant amount of salt has recently been consumed it is important to offset the sodium with water. Drinking a few glasses of water can help to wash out the salt quickly as well as hydrate the body to encourage an opening of the constricted blood vessels. Other foods that will cause sudden high blood pressure include foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol.
