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A member asked:

My father experienced two episodes of spontaneous epistaxis today(posterior bleed) he has hstory of high b.p and cholestrol .how should i proceed?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

See below: His blood pressure needs to be checked. If the blood pressure is greater than 150/100 he needs to see a physician.

Dr Gallia and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/21/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

High BP management: High blood pressure can lead to serious health complications and visit to your doctor is warranted.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/23/2015

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