Monday, August 08, 2011 Sylvia asks

Q: Can Urinary Track Infections Cause High Blood Pressure?

I have had a urinary track infection for several months. I was first diagnosed on June 24, put on sulfa drugs, then because of a skin reaction put on an antibiotic and prednisone for a week. After that I thought it was cured. Of late went to my primary who did a pee test and I was diagnosed again with a urinary infection, I am on generic for Macrobid. I figure, I have had this urinary infection for several months. Would this cause my blood pressure to spike?

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Answers (1)

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN, Health Pro

8/ 8/11 10:16am

Hi Sylvia,

It is possible for an infection to be linked to a high blood pressure. I recommend working with your physician to monitor your blood pressure levels as your infection is treated.

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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