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My father is 60 yr old and he is have gas burps every 2 min. his blood pressure is 153/83. what can the root cause of high bp ?

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Essential HTN: His "gas burps " are most likely from gerd - gastroesophagela reflucx disease. But his high BP is essential hypertension.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Ramachandran Srinivasan answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Need further check: Need further evaluation for reasons of high bp, renal status , cardiac check up and blood tests for further evaluation and appropriate treatment.

Answered 5/18/2014

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