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Fell and broke rib this morn. have high bp took bp meds and bp is now 176/99 should i go to hospital?
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Pain & Hypertension: No. Not yet. I would treat your pain. You can call your family doctor and see if they want you to take one extra blood pressure pill.
Answered 8/6/2013
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Yes, ASAP: Definitely go for evaluation and help. Best wishes.
Answered 8/6/2013
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