What causes sudden dizziness, palpitations, and elevated blood pressure?
Disease description:
Over the past two weeks, I have experienced dizziness and palpitations twice. My blood pressure readings were slightly elevated—could this indicate hypertension? What could be causing sudden dizziness, palpitations, and elevated blood pressure?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Man
Sudden dizziness, palpitations, and elevated blood pressure may be associated with numerous factors. For instance, physiological factors—such as insufficient sleep or emotional agitation—can trigger dizziness, palpitations, and increased blood pressure. Pathological factors—including cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases like hypertension or intracerebral hemorrhage—may also cause these symptoms during an acute episode. Additionally, other conditions—such as vertigo—can produce similar symptoms when they occur.
