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Hi, Can A Mild Infection Like A Uti Cause Heart

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Posted on Sat, 28 Sep 2019
Question: Hi, can a mild infection like a uti cause heart palpatations ?
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
if there is fever or infection severe

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

If there is a fever associated with the UTI or the UTI is severe (eg spread from the bladder towards to kidneys or associated with systemic symptoms- eg abdominal pain, fatigue etc), then palpitations can occur.
If there is any anxiety or worry re the infection- this can also cause palpiations

Then the infection is mild- no fever, only mild urinary symptoms ( minor discomfort on urination, no systemic symptoms), then palpitations are not as likely.

I hope this helps , feel free to ask any other questions

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Hi, Can A Mild Infection Like A Uti Cause Heart

Brief Answer: if there is fever or infection severe Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic If there is a fever associated with the UTI or the UTI is severe (eg spread from the bladder towards to kidneys or associated with systemic symptoms- eg abdominal pain, fatigue etc), then palpitations can occur. If there is any anxiety or worry re the infection- this can also cause palpiations Then the infection is mild- no fever, only mild urinary symptoms ( minor discomfort on urination, no systemic symptoms), then palpitations are not as likely. I hope this helps , feel free to ask any other questions