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Is Elevated BP And Heart Rate Normal After Child Birth?
25 year old daughter had a baby last Wed. Mom was given a pneumonia shot and has had a mild fever since. This is her first child and her heart rate on both arms is 156. BP is 111/56 is this normal. She has been bleeding just a little since but has no energy. The Dad has been doing nearly all the baby care. The Mom stays on the couch
Fri, 22 Jul 2016
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The heart rate is definitely increased, however the blood pressure is absolutely normal.
Increased heart rate can be due to low haemoglobin levels,increased thyroid hormone levels, or any heart disease.
I will suggest her to consult a physician for proper examination, investigations like haemoglobin levels, thyroid hormone levels and ECG to confirm the diagnosis and get appropriate treatment timely.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The heart rate is definitely increased, however the blood pressure is absolutely normal.
Increased heart rate can be due to low haemoglobin levels,increased thyroid hormone levels, or any heart disease.
I will suggest her to consult a physician for proper examination, investigations like haemoglobin levels, thyroid hormone levels and ECG to confirm the diagnosis and get appropriate treatment timely.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
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