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My mother is 32 weeks pregnant with twins and has chronic hypertension tonight her bp is 163/94 and her feet are huge does she need to go to the dr?

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Dr. James Lin answered

Yes, ...: Yes, of course, she needs to gyn-doc as soon as possible - preferably within 1-2 days or to ER as needed. In reality, especially in the U. S., I would assume she would be under a regular ob-care already and should not be seen with huge legs and hypertension while having a 32-week pregnancy. Best wish ...

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 8/31/2014

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