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White Coat Syndrome and Hypertension: Treat Elevated Blood Pressure Naturally

Updated on August 2, 2016

What is White Coat Syndrome?


White Coat Syndrome is a medical condition wherein one shows raised levels of blood pressure only in a clinical set-up like a doctor’s office, and not in other set-ups. It occurs as a consequence to nervousness, apprehension and anxiety that he may suffer during a visit to the doctor.

A majority of individuals who demonstrate constantly high readings (140/90mmHg and more) have hypertension; although some people suffer from White Coat Syndrome. Those who have White Coat Hypertension tend to have elevated blood pressure (140/90mmHg and more) only in a doctor’s office. They show normal blood pressure otherwise.

Causes of White Coat Syndrome

White Coat Syndrome is almost always because of worry, anxiety and alarm; when the body sets off the ‘fight - flight’ reaction.

White Coat Syndrome could afflict anyone, young, old; male, female. There are certain personality types that are prone to developing this condition.

Specific types of fears associated with medical professionals or a pervious experiance may also play a crucial role.

Symptoms of White Coat Syndrome

White Coat Hypertension is more often than not without any manifesting signs and symptoms. You will not feel unwell if you have White Coat Syndrome. However, typically, a person with White Coat Syndrome may manifest symptoms like palpitation, mild breathlessness, and rapid heart beat, especially when being examined by a physician.

Apparently the condition is not associated with any symptoms or manifestations outside the physician's office.

Treatment of White Coat Syndrome: Treatment for Hypertension and Elevated Blood Pressure

In order to detect White Coat Syndrome, the blood pressure has to be measured outside the clinic setting. There are 2 ways of doing this: one is to take the blood pressure reading at home; the other is to have the Ambulatory B.P. measured. Ambulatory Blood Pressure gives 24 hour monitoring. A small, handy monitor takes readings of the blood pressure over day and night, at regular intervals. A mean of the daytime readings is calculated. If the mean reading is 135/85mmHg or less, then you aren’t suffering from hypertension

If you suffer from White Coat Hypertension, you are at a lesser threat of developing cardio-vascular disorders than those who have consistently high Blood pressure. All the same, you are at a greater risk than one who has normal Blood pressure at all times.

Hypertension Guidelines: Managing Blood Pressure Naturally

A majority of people who have White Coat Hypertension tend to develop hypertension in the future. Consequently, in case there are other risk factors, such as, family history, abnormal lipid profile, and a greasy, oily diet your doctor may commence treatment.

  • Adhere to a healthy lifestyle pattern. Restrict your intake of fats and salt; and load up on fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Exercise regularly.
  • Sustain an optimal body weight.
  • Quit smoking and alcohol.
  • Keep an eye on your blood pressure at home, now and then.
  • Effective stress management is extremely vital. Incorporate a de-stress technique in to your routine: Yoga, Pilates, gardening, walking, pottery, etc. these help revitalize and invigorate you and boost the body’s functioning capacity.
  • Meditation is an exceedingly potent tool to effectively manage blood pressure fluctuations.
  • Hypnotherapy and psychotherapy have also gained considerable popularity in the management of hypertension.
  • Certain food prescriptions are also unquestionably beneficial. Some foods are extremely beneficial for the heart and the vascular system, keep cholesterol levels in check and enhance cardiac working; integrate them in to your every day menu. Walnuts, flax seeds, fish oils, limes, garlic, onion, and alfalfa are significant prescriptions.

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