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My fathers blood pressure shot up to 149-106. i am very concerned, how can we mange his pressure?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See his doctor: There are many medications that can control his blood pressure.

Dr Hadied and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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Doctor time: Other than low sodium. And exercise, he needs to not smoke and not drink in excess, the rest is doctoring with the proper meds for blood pressure.

Dr Ferdowsi and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/20/2012

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