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What Could Cause Sudden Headache And A Elevation In BP Level?

I have had a virus for the last three weeks and over the last week, a headache. My blood pressure is elevated and I am concerned about this, as I usually have quite low blood pressure. Can a virus like this (starting with sore throat, cough and blowing a lot of bright green mucus from the nose) be a cause of sudden elevated blood pressuer? I have, in the past, had sinusitis, although I don't know if I have sinusitis this time, as my cheeks and top of my nose are not hurting.
Mon, 16 Jun 2014
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Hi,
Let me tell you, any sort of stress, physical or mental, can increase the blood pressure.
I would advice you to get repeated readings just after sound night sleep in morning, and even with rest if BP remains above 140/90, consult your primary physician.

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What Could Cause Sudden Headache And A Elevation In BP Level?

Hi, Let me tell you, any sort of stress, physical or mental, can increase the blood pressure. I would advice you to get repeated readings just after sound night sleep in morning, and even with rest if BP remains above 140/90, consult your primary physician. Regards