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High blood pressure. i've never had anything but normal, i have a uti kidney infection and anxiety. could these cause high blood pressure?

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Dr. Peter Karsant answered

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YES: How high has it gone? High end of normal is 130/80. Yes the anxiety can cause your pressure to vary so finish the treatment for the UTI and try to relax.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Anxiety: Certainly can cause increase in bp.

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Answered 9/30/2020

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