Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Heart Palpitations, High BP, Viral Infection Leading To Labrynthitis. Will It Affect My Heart In Any Way?
Hey, I was just in the hospital Friday and I was having heart palsitations and high blood pressure , my blood pressure was 156/119 and a constant heart rate of 125 I am 22 years old, the Dr said I have a viral infection and it went into my inner ear causing labryinthitis can this affect my heart in anyway and make it do whats its doing
Fri, 7 Sep 2012
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.
It would have been better if you had specified your age and whether or not there is a history of cardiovascular illness in the past.
Any infection/inflammation can cause systemic symptoms that include rise in heart rate. Blood pressure is usually worsening of pre hypertension state. So if you blood pressure was above ideal limits for your present age, the symptoms you have could be part of infection per se.
That being said, you will need to be evaluated by a cardiologist and if any previous ailment needs to be treated along.
In simple words, labyrinthitis does not directly influence cardiovascular system. But the general infection may have caused the higher pulse and blood pressure.
Relax and follow the suggestions of your cardiologist and ENT specialist.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.
It would have been better if you had specified your age and whether or not there is a history of cardiovascular illness in the past.
Any infection/inflammation can cause systemic symptoms that include rise in heart rate. Blood pressure is usually worsening of pre hypertension state. So if you blood pressure was above ideal limits for your present age, the symptoms you have could be part of infection per se.
That being said, you will need to be evaluated by a cardiologist and if any previous ailment needs to be treated along.
In simple words, labyrinthitis does not directly influence cardiovascular system. But the general infection may have caused the higher pulse and blood pressure.
Relax and follow the suggestions of your cardiologist and ENT specialist.
Hope this helps.
Regards
I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Labyrinthitis
Loading Online Doctors....