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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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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

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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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Yes, ASAP: Definitely go for evaluation and help. Best wishes.

Answered 8/6/2013

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A member asked:

Fell and broke rib this morn. have high bp took bp meds and bp is now 176/99 should i go to hospital?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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