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What Causes High Blood Pressure After Surgery?
Question: Can a recent out patient surgery spike the blood pressure? I had surgery to remove cyst on back on thurs. I check blood on fri and it was 135/82 sat evening 150/90 just now 156/102 . I'm 49 I think little overweight. Taking an antibiotic 3 times a day since thurs
Brief Answer:
Don't be concerned. It's common post-surgery
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
I understand your concern and worries. Elevated blood pressure is usually associated with anything that can cause sympathetic output which is also known as adrenal rush or surge. Therefore, infections, pain, surgery, anxiety, exercise, etc can cause increases in blood pressure. It is not uncommon to see elevated blood pressure after surgery. It rarely requires treatment because it is usually transient.
Surgery is associated with significant pain. Pain can increase your blood pressure, as well as surgery itself due to the significant adrenal surge afterwards. I would not be concerned about your blood pressure. It is likely temporary.
I would continue to take your blood pressure daily. If it goes above 180/110, I would call your surgeon and let them know. At that time, they can give you medication to help bring it down.
Don't be concerned. It's common post-surgery
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
I understand your concern and worries. Elevated blood pressure is usually associated with anything that can cause sympathetic output which is also known as adrenal rush or surge. Therefore, infections, pain, surgery, anxiety, exercise, etc can cause increases in blood pressure. It is not uncommon to see elevated blood pressure after surgery. It rarely requires treatment because it is usually transient.
Surgery is associated with significant pain. Pain can increase your blood pressure, as well as surgery itself due to the significant adrenal surge afterwards. I would not be concerned about your blood pressure. It is likely temporary.
I would continue to take your blood pressure daily. If it goes above 180/110, I would call your surgeon and let them know. At that time, they can give you medication to help bring it down.
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