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Suggest Treatment For High Blood Pressure While Having UTI
Posted on
Sat, 6 Aug 2016
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Sat, 6 Aug 2016
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Question : On Tuesday I went to the doctor because I was very jittery, had occasional waves of nausea and just feeling really off. My BP was 165/107. I was diagnosed with a UT but I had no traditional symptoms. I was told my BP was high due to the infection. I was put on Batrim and took one on Tuesday and have been taking it twice daily since - it's a 10 day prescription. I don't have the nausea any more but today am somewhat jittery. Should the antibiotic already alleviated these symptoms? Or am I just expecting too much too soon?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that Bactrim has already started its action against the UT infection.
But, it may need some days to get you free from this infection.
Besides, I would also recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure. If your blood pressure is still high, you should discuss with your doctor on the possibility of starting anti-hypertensive therapy (if you are not actually taking any).
An urine bacterial culture would be necessary if your symptoms persist even after a couple of days, while on Bactrim.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that Bactrim has already started its action against the UT infection.
But, it may need some days to get you free from this infection.
Besides, I would also recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure. If your blood pressure is still high, you should discuss with your doctor on the possibility of starting anti-hypertensive therapy (if you are not actually taking any).
An urine bacterial culture would be necessary if your symptoms persist even after a couple of days, while on Bactrim.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So, should I wait through the weekend continuing the bactrim and see if the symptoms subside or should I make an ER visitor?
Brief Answer:
I would recommend waiting.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
I recommend waiting through the weekend for Bactrim to act.
Meanwhile, it is important to closely monitor your blood pressure.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend waiting.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
I recommend waiting through the weekend for Bactrim to act.
Meanwhile, it is important to closely monitor your blood pressure.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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