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When should i go to the hospital for high blood pressure. i am reading 180/105?

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Dr. Phil Chen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Severe headache: It depends on symptom. If it associates with symptoms, such as severe headache, chest pain or shortness of breath, etc.

Dr Koch and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/21/2017

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