What causes increased BP and pulse and cold sweats?
Patient: my blood pressure is 160 over 101 and pulse rate is 90. Head feels kinda tight and have had several cold sweats in the past couple of days. Chest hurt a couple of days ago and had a cold sweat. Is this dangerous? I am 56 5 10 and weight is 160. I take Alprazolam 4 times a day. Doctor: Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, I would explain that your actual blood pressure values are above the normal ranges. The cold sweats could be related to a possible viral infection. Have you measured your body temperature? Do you have fevers?Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests: - a chest X Ray study- a resting ECG- complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation- thyroid hormone levels for thyroid dysfunction- kidney and liver function tests- fasting glucose- urine analysis for infection. You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues. Meanwhile, I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure values and refer them to your doctor. Hope to have been helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Iliri