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Can being constipated make your blood pressure go up?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Possible: Any stress and discomfort may lead to rise in blood pressure.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/20/2013

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Yes: Severe constipation and/or any other painful “stimulus” can cause hypertension.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 9/19/2013

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