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Question: hi .. have had a headache for last 4 hours ... took bp and its 148/116 .. went up as high at 154/118. Been drinking water as thought might be dehydrated. male 6'3" 245# 48 yrs old
Brief Answer:
Take pain killers and rest, may require antihypertensive
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The blood pressure is high and needs evaluation and control. Salt restricted, medications is required.
For headache you can take pain killers if the headache is of recent onset and not very severe.
Is there any symptoms of nausea, vomiting, visual complains, seizure, loss of consciousness?
If not releived by pain killers then consult a doctor. You need separate evaluation and treatment for blood pressure.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Take pain killers and rest, may require antihypertensive
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The blood pressure is high and needs evaluation and control. Salt restricted, medications is required.
For headache you can take pain killers if the headache is of recent onset and not very severe.
Is there any symptoms of nausea, vomiting, visual complains, seizure, loss of consciousness?
If not releived by pain killers then consult a doctor. You need separate evaluation and treatment for blood pressure.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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