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Suggest Precautions For High BP
My mom had her BP checked at her DR's office. Her Systolic was 220 in one arm and 202 in the other. Not sure what the Diastolic was. Gave her a bunch different meds then what she has been taking. She's complaining of having headaches. I know the numbers are high. What are signs to look for that she's getting worse?
Mon, 14 Mar 2016
Hello , As you know the mentioned blood pressure range is considered very high . The cause of her Headache is most probably her persistence of blood pressure in higher range . So keep on getting in checked .
Now medication should be able to control it fine If appropriate however you should consider visiting the ER or having a talk with your doctor if .
There is any increase in the severity of headache
.If there is associated vomiting , blurring of vision ,
Any nasal bleed .
Any chest pain or associated breathlessness.
Any decrease in urine output .
In all the above situation do go to the nearest hospital for evaluation.
Regards Dr Priyank Mody
Now medication should be able to control it fine If appropriate however you should consider visiting the ER or having a talk with your doctor if .
There is any increase in the severity of headache
.If there is associated vomiting , blurring of vision ,
Any nasal bleed .
Any chest pain or associated breathlessness.
Any decrease in urine output .
In all the above situation do go to the nearest hospital for evaluation.
Regards Dr Priyank Mody
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