Could gargling with salt water causes high BP?
Patient: 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. Doctor: 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..