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Could Gargling With Salt Water Causes High BP?
I have high blood pressure that I keep controlled by meds, diet and exercise. I've had a tooth extracted and was told to gargle with a salt solution 5x a day, especially after eating. My blood pressure has now jumped. Could there be a correlation? Thanks.
Mon, 23 Oct 2017
Dear patient thank you for your question.
If you are not swallowing the salt water no need to worry but there is a possibility to swallow little amount of salt water while gargling each time that may raise your blood pressure...
Always benefits out weigh risks...
If symptoms not improved consult your doctor..
If you are not swallowing the salt water no need to worry but there is a possibility to swallow little amount of salt water while gargling each time that may raise your blood pressure...
Always benefits out weigh risks...
If symptoms not improved consult your doctor..
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