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Im hypertensive. been to the docter 3 months ago. went through a bad patch. ive been having a bad headache and it is on day 3 now. it is only getting worse right now.

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Hypertension: Do you take your own blood pressure at home? If yes, are your numbers running high? Please let your doctor know promptly if you have increased BP with significant headache.

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Answered 6/25/2020

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BP: If you are having headache, you should probably be seen. A blood pressure of greater than 180/120 is considered urgency. This elevation in BP and associated symptoms of stroke, chest pain or renal problems defines hypertensive emergency.

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A member asked:

Im hypertensive. been to the docter 3 months ago. went through a bad patch. ive been having a bad headache and it is on day 3 now. it is only getting worse right now.

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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