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How much can your blood pressure rise when you are sick? if i normally have a bp of 120/82 and it is 150/100 when i am sick, i'd that ok or no?

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Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pain often raises BP: But your doctor is in the best position to advise you to either treat or watch that changed pressure.

Answered 6/27/2015

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Maybe: Your usual BP is good. During illness, the body is under stress and the BP can certainly increase. It should return to normal after the illness. However, you appear to have a somewhat hypertensive response. This may indicate that you are at increased risk for developing high blood pressure. Don't smoke, exercise 30 minutes at least 5 days a week, and minimize sodium/salt in your diet.

Answered 2/16/2016

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