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Is Blood Pressure Value Of 162/115 A Cause For Concern?
hi my blood pressure is 162/115 I have missed my BP meds the last week and began taking today? I have a headache with floating feeling in my head - my eyes are bothering me. and I feel as if I am short of breath I know this is a stupid question but I am at work and we are very short handed and hate to put anyone out... suggestions please
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Tue, 23 Aug 2016
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Hello,
I think you should start the blood pressure medications immediately to stabilize the blood pressure.
The level you refer 162/115 mmHg is not normal and possibly the headache comes from the blood pressure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
I think you should start the blood pressure medications immediately to stabilize the blood pressure.
The level you refer 162/115 mmHg is not normal and possibly the headache comes from the blood pressure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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