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Dr Oscar on Blood Pressure

Dr OscarBBC Studios

If you want to measure your blood pressure at home, the British Heart Foundation have a simple chart and diary which can help. Click here for more.

, blood pressure goes up and down throughout the day. This can be because of movement, stress, or excitement. It only becomes a problem if it's consistently high.