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Can Spleen And Liver Disorder Cause High Blood Pressure?

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Posted on Mon, 1 Aug 2016
Question: can a diseased spleen and enlarged liver cause high blood pressure?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Does not cause systemic hypertension

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

If you are talking about systemic hypertension, then a diseased spleen and an enlarged liver do not cause high blood pressure.

If you are talking about portal hypertension, then yes then a diseased liver and spleen may be associated with high blood pressure in the portal venous system.

Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini

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Can Spleen And Liver Disorder Cause High Blood Pressure?

Brief Answer: Does not cause systemic hypertension Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. If you are talking about systemic hypertension, then a diseased spleen and an enlarged liver do not cause high blood pressure. If you are talking about portal hypertension, then yes then a diseased liver and spleen may be associated with high blood pressure in the portal venous system. Let me know if you have any more questions. Regards, Dr.R.K.