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Is BP Reading Of 167/107 A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Thu, 2 Jul 2015
Question: My blood pressure is 167/107 should i go th er tonight? I am waiting for my medicine to arrive in the mail.
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You should go to ER.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

You should go to ER (especially if you are experiencing dyspnea, vertigo, chest pain etc.) in order to lower and control your BP.

Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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Is BP Reading Of 167/107 A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: You should go to ER. Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you for asking! I read your query and understood your concerns. You should go to ER (especially if you are experiencing dyspnea, vertigo, chest pain etc.) in order to lower and control your BP. Hope this was of help! Wish you health! Dr. Shehu