Philippines
A 31-year-old male asked:
My wife is experiencing bubbling feeling in chest. she gets high blood pressure readings when checked. her ob said she has pcos and essential hypertension. medication for blood pressure doesn't seem to be working. could there be underlying cause?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Ralph Bolinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 40 years experience
Chest xray : may be helpful, ECG not so much if heart rate is normal. Getting checked by your doctor is key, as soon as possible is important. Could be at risk for stroke if BP is this high.
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Last updated Aug 12, 2019
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