What Causes High BP Inspite Of Having Kidney Infection?

Posted on Mon, 24 Mar 2014

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Question : During my service in Vietnam, I had a kidney infection. I was 21 years old and had no history of hypertension or family history of HBP. I was initially treated with Gantrisin ( Sulfisoxazole ), pyridium, Benadryl, and Darvon. I then developed lower back pain ( CVA Tenderness ) and headaches. My BP then became elevated approximately 190/110. The infection reoccurred and I was subsequently treated with Furadantin (Nitrofurantoin ). My BP fluctuated from above normal to high for several months then became chronic for the rest of my life. Could the infection and or medication cause chronic HBP. thank you XXXXX

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Kidney infection caused secondary HBP Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXX, If at the time when the infection re-occurred, the problems with high blood pressure started; then, you kidney infection (pyelonephritis) has caused HBP. In such cases, it is called secondary hypertension. Let me know if you have further queries! Dr.Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar