A member asked:

It has been 48 hours after gallbladder removal and my blood pressure is 170/90. is that normal?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

NO: You have hypertension ( high blood pressure ) unrelated to your surgery , See your medical doctor and get it treated with medication(s) .

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/9/2020

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

No: And dangerous Pain can elevate BP. See your surgeon for check of accuracy of pressure and treatment of pain or BP or both!

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2014

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A member asked:

It has been 48 hours after gallbladder removal and my blood pressure is 170/90. is that normal?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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