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Should I Be Worried As My Mother-in-law Is Having Bloating, Gas And High Blood Pressure?
85 year old mother-in-law. Seems to be gas and bloating first, and then very high blood pressure - 240/103 Been dealing with this for 3 weeks. Dr. diagnosed stomach spasms and prescribed medicine for spasms. Problem still existing, very worried she will have a stroke. What are your thoughts? Thank you
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Should I Be Worried As My Mother-in-law Is Having Bloating, Gas And High Blood Pressure?
Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, I would advise that she should be clinically examined and investigated. Her blood pressure of 240/103mmHg is very high and needs urgent medical attention. Following investigations may be helpful :- 1. Lipid profile. 2. Kidney Function Test. 3. Thyroid profile. 4. Electrocardiogram. 5. CT scan of head. She should be prescribed antihypertensive immediately after clinical evaluation. If blood pressure remains high, chances of stroke are increased. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks.