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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Suggest Remedy For Chest Discomfort

Hello, I have not felt well today, very light headed. I have been hearing and feeling a swooshing noise and it vibrates my head and body. I have noticed swelling in my ankles in the mornings over the last few weeks but the last couple of days i have experiencing swelling all day. My daughter just took my bp and my systolic was 170/100. I am also having chest discomfort. Should i go to the er now or do you think seeing my md in the morning is ok
Fri, 8 Dec 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having higher blood pressure reading (170/100).
In my opinion, you should definitely consult cardiologist to rule out hypertensive heart failure .
So consult cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).
You will need antihypertensive and diuretic drugs.
Strict salt restriction in diet is needed.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Chest Discomfort

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having higher blood pressure reading (170/100). In my opinion, you should definitely consult cardiologist to rule out hypertensive heart failure . So consult cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). You will need antihypertensive and diuretic drugs. Strict salt restriction in diet is needed. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.