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Can high blood pressure cause rapid weight gain?
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Sure: High blood pressure can cause weight gain if it is tied to water retention. You should see your doctor to see if different medications could be used to reduce your blood pressure as well as reduce weight gain. Work on diet and exercise, low salt diet, smoking cessation.
Answered 5/27/2016
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