Why does my blood pressure shoot up when having fear about going to office?
Patient: i am a working men, working in a mnc from last 20 years. from last few days donot know why i have a fear of going to office, my blood pressure shoots up to 160/ 100 with a thought of going to office. normally my blood pressure is at 130/80. i am unable to understand the problem. my family doctor suggested to take 2  Librium tablets a day... but i think its not working ,,,as still after taking it for 2 -3 day the problem persist. plz suggest Doctor: Hello , any form of anxiety  ( in your case going to the office ) will push in hormones like cortisol and more importantly adrenaline and many other in the blood stream . These hormone will result in constriction of the blood vessels and making your heart pump more vigorously pushing your blood pressure UP. By all means you will have to sort out the reasons why you have suddenly started hating your work . Remember stress will only harm your health and nothing else. Medication like librium act as anti anxiety pills and will help you tide over temporary crisis by calming your nerves . However as I said you yourself have the answer to all your problem.  Avoid stress , avoid blood pressure.  Regards Dr Priyank Mody