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What Causes High Pulse Rate When Suffering From Flu?
I have been out of work with flu like symptoms for two days. Last night I noticed my pulse rate was quite rapid so today day I went to the local pharmacy to check my blood pressure on the blood pressure machine.
My Blood pressure was 145 over 86 with a pulse rate of 122. I am a 37 yr old male 6' 0" approximately 225pd should I be concerned and do I need to see a doctor.
My Blood pressure was 145 over 86 with a pulse rate of 122. I am a 37 yr old male 6' 0" approximately 225pd should I be concerned and do I need to see a doctor.
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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I carefully passed through your question and would explain that your blood pressure and heart rate are slightly elevated.
This could be related to a possible infection, but I would recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a resting ECG
- a chest X ray study
- blood lab tests (complete blood count for anemia, PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation, blood electrolytes, kidney and liver function tests, fasting glucose).
Meanwhile I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure and heart rate values, several times during the day and refer them to your doctor.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Welcome and thank you for asking on HcM!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that your blood pressure and heart rate are slightly elevated.
This could be related to a possible infection, but I would recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a resting ECG
- a chest X ray study
- blood lab tests (complete blood count for anemia, PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation, blood electrolytes, kidney and liver function tests, fasting glucose).
Meanwhile I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure and heart rate values, several times during the day and refer them to your doctor.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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