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Hi have just tested my bp it is 162/102 the sister said i must contact my doctor but can't get hold of him. is this an emergency?

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Dr. Marius Frasie answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It is an urgency: If you have headache, chest pain, breathing difficulty or visual disturbance go to emergency room, otherwise keep trying your doctor or see a different one asap.

Answered 3/18/2020

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A member asked:

Hi have just tested my bp it is 162/102 the sister said i must contact my doctor but can't get hold of him. is this an emergency?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marius Frasie answered

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