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How does g6pd affect blood pressure? i have been told that this condition causes blood pressure to be somewhat higher than normal.

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Blood vessels : It effects the elasticity of blood vessels. Less elastic means higher pressure.

Dr Karsant agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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