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Can Urinary Tract Infection Cause Discomfort In Heart?
I visited the E R. Because I unto I was having a heart attack was told my bp. Was up(first time ever) and my enzymes were high, but I did not have a heart attack.Was perscribed ciprofloxacin and lisinopril + baby aspirin and was sent home. 2days lated , say M. D. And had urinary tract infection. Could this have caused my heart symptoms?
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
General & Family Physician, Dr. B M Gupta's Response
HI Welcome to H C M I am Dr B M GUPTA answering your question Urinary tract infection does not cause heart problem Doctor prescribed Lisinopril & aspirin ,indicate you have some risk factor -Angina/Hypertention/Family history of any other Heart disease -Mention - Weight ,Height ,B P, ECG, ECHO, Blood, Urine reports,Habits ,Diet,Exercise -I would advice you better Hope I answered your question.
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Can Urinary Tract Infection Cause Discomfort In Heart?
HI Welcome to H C M I am Dr B M GUPTA answering your question Urinary tract infection does not cause heart problem Doctor prescribed Lisinopril & aspirin ,indicate you have some risk factor -Angina/Hypertention/Family history of any other Heart disease -Mention - Weight ,Height ,B P, ECG, ECHO, Blood, Urine reports,Habits ,Diet,Exercise -I would advice you better Hope I answered your question.