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My friend is a 60 yr old female with low to normal blood pressure. last saturday she spiked to around 215/99 with a splitting headache. on tuesday f?

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High blood pressure: This is a serious condition concerning spikes of hypertension. This always requires immediate medical attention to determine the cause and establish proper treatment. Without proper care, very serious problems can occur. Get help now.

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Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Jay Joshi answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Headaches: Unusually high blood pressure, especially when symptomatic, is an emergency.

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Answered 7/26/2014

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