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My husband who is 31 and doesn't miss a day at the gym is experiencing severe headaches, disturbed sleep and blood pressure of 198/97, what could be th?

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Hypertension: Could be hypertension, with a blood pressure that high he is at risk of having a stroke. Go to the er for blood pressure control then see your family physician for appropriate maintenance treatment.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 8/20/2013

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Dr. Gerald Neuberg answered

Specializes in Cardiology

See the doctor: That is a very high BP which could be causing the headaches. He needs to see the doctor promptly.

Answered 6/10/2014

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