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What Causes Elevated BP Level Along With Upper Back Pain?

I have terrible pain in my upper back on the right side. It radiates to the front. My blood pressure is really high right now: 128/102 HR 90 - then 158/103 HR 80 - then 150/100 HR 82 - then 147/99 HR 81 I ve had the pain for two weeks and it is gradually getting worse. I also have a headache.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I have gone through the blood pressure readings you have mentioned. With this higher diastolic pressure, there is increased risk of aortic aneurysm. This can cause worsening back pain with headache. So in my opinion, you should immediately consult doctor and get done CT Abdomen. You are should also start antihypertensive drugs to control your blood pressure. Once your blood pressure is controlled, your headache and back pain will definitely subside.

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What Causes Elevated BP Level Along With Upper Back Pain?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I have gone through the blood pressure readings you have mentioned. With this higher diastolic pressure, there is increased risk of aortic aneurysm. This can cause worsening back pain with headache. So in my opinion, you should immediately consult doctor and get done CT Abdomen. You are should also start antihypertensive drugs to control your blood pressure. Once your blood pressure is controlled, your headache and back pain will definitely subside. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.