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Can elevated cortisol levels cause high blood pressure?
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Yes: Elevated cortisol causes fluid retention through increased sodium reabsorption which increases plasma volume and might increase bp.
Answered 6/9/2019
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High cortisol HBP : Yes it is called CUSHINGS disease. I specialize in it FWIW
Answered 6/18/2019
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