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What Causes Elevated Blood Pressure Levels While Suffering From Fever?
My husband has always had very low blood pressure and a low pulse (60). He exercises regularly and does not salt his food. He recently had a cold with a fever (3 weeks ago) and ever since he has had high blood pressure and a high pulse rate (88). Can being sick cause high blood pressure
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
Hello,
Fever may cause increase cardiac output lead to tachycardia lead to elevated blood pressure. So, don't worry about it. It will subside after recovery from illness.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
Fever may cause increase cardiac output lead to tachycardia lead to elevated blood pressure. So, don't worry about it. It will subside after recovery from illness.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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