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I have a flu and my blood pressure is 142/82 by taking a hot shower will help to lower my bp?
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Effects on pressure: Do you have high blood pressure as a disease or are you saying your blood pressure is high since you have been ill? In general, hot showers do not have an effect on blood pressure.
Answered 12/5/2015
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