Does Gum Infection Cause Rapid Heart Rate?

Posted on Sun, 5 Apr 2015

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Question : Can a gum infection cause rapid heart rate and rise in blood pressure?

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No gum infection does not cause rapid heart rate or rise in blood pressure

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for using HCM.

Gum infection as such does not cause rapid heart rate or rise in blood pressure.
If there is associated fever, there may be associated rapid heart rate.

I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (1 hour later)

Is it possible the pain associated with the infection can cause the rise? Thanks for your response.

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (31 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes pain can increase the heart rate

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes pain can increase the heart rate and blood pressure to some extent. Please visit the dentist to find the appropriate management of gum infection.

I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if you have any more questions.

Regards,
Dr.Barani

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta