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What Are The Treatment And Side Effects Of High BP?

My head has been pounding the last 4 days, my BP has been higher than normal. Latest was 144/99. Highest was 183/129. I have been disoriented, and if I move my head to fast I get dizzy. My PCP put me on Atenol 4 days ago in conjuction with my current bp meds os Diovan. I'm not finding any relief, should I be concerned?

Fri, 29 Jan 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you can should definitely consult emergency department right now.
You are having uncontrolled hypertension and this can cause rupture of blood vessels in brain (brain hemorrhage).
And brain hemorrhage cause symptoms like headache, disorientation, giddiness etc.
So we should urgently rule out brain hemorrhage in your case. And for this you need CT scan of brain.
So consult emergency room and discuss 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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What Are The Treatment And Side Effects Of High BP?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you can should definitely consult emergency department right now. You are having uncontrolled hypertension and this can cause rupture of blood vessels in brain (brain hemorrhage). And brain hemorrhage cause symptoms like headache, disorientation, giddiness etc. So we should urgently rule out brain hemorrhage in your case. And for this you need CT scan of brain. So consult emergency room and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.