today I went to the obgyn for bladder infection. My blood pressure has been extremely high over the last week or so. I check it every day about 10 times because I am concerned about the numbers. My family doctor knows about the numbers and just says to keep taking my bp and record the results. I am concerned, should I be?
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Q: If you have a bladder or kidney infection would it cause your blood pressure to be extremely high?
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11/ 5/10 9:07am
Unless you are experiencing tremendous pain, a simple UTI is not associated with hypertension. If you are having repetitive infections of the kidney that are causing kidney damage, it is possible that the kidney has sustained damage that might possibly be associated with hypertension. If the BP continues to be elevated, an evaluation should be undertaken.
6/ 9/08 11:59am
Thanks so much for your posted question. I searched our site and thought you might want review the Causes of HBP and Risk Factors sections.
As well, you may want to take a look at your diet and if you had been on any medications for the UTI. They could have effected your BP.
Hope this helps and all the best, sue
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