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Can Spleen And Liver Disorder Cause High Blood Pressure?

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Posted on Mon, 1 Aug 2016
Question: can a diseased spleen and enlarged liver cause high blood pressure?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Does not cause systemic hypertension

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

If you are talking about systemic hypertension, then a diseased spleen and an enlarged liver do not cause high blood pressure.

If you are talking about portal hypertension, then yes then a diseased liver and spleen may be associated with high blood pressure in the portal venous system.

Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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Can Spleen And Liver Disorder Cause High Blood Pressure?

Brief Answer: Does not cause systemic hypertension Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. If you are talking about systemic hypertension, then a diseased spleen and an enlarged liver do not cause high blood pressure. If you are talking about portal hypertension, then yes then a diseased liver and spleen may be associated with high blood pressure in the portal venous system. Let me know if you have any more questions. Regards, Dr.R.K.