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During viral fever i had bp 130/100 later it was ok 120/80.every time i have slight flu or cold bp rises,its for past 1 year . 5'4'' 62kg 31 y male?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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BP: The flu or infection is a stressor and BP can rise. As long as BP is back to normal when we'll should be OK.

Answered 11/10/2020

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A member asked:

During viral fever i had bp 130/100 later it was ok 120/80.every time i have slight flu or cold bp rises,its for past 1 year . 5'4'' 62kg 31 y male?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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