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My friend, who is a 71 year old male with untreated high blood press(usually 165/120) and hearing loss (he uses a radio shack amplifier with headphones), recently had cold symptoms (a week ago). Also, he drinks about 3-4 six packs over the course of the day.
Now he cannot hear at all and his blood pressure is 210/125. He is having some trouble balancing when he walks.
I am trying to get him to see a doctor but it is an uphill battle.
We use a home OMRON digital BP monitor for the BP reading: i used myself as a control and accuracy checked out compared to a recent reading at a doctor's office.
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Family Physician-GP
Hello.
Thanks for your query at DoctorSpring.com
I appreciate your concern towards your friend.Your friend needs to start antihypertensives immediately as this high blood pressure is harmful to his heart and brain. You can take help of an ambulance. Please, let us know how we can help in this regard.
Regards
What do you think the sudden hearing loss and loss of balance indicates?
He does not seem rational about his situation, how can I convince him?
Hello,
Though the sudden loss of hearing and loss of balance is not directly related to his severe hypertension. it could be an indicator of a transient ischemic attack and he needs immediate medical attention.
Also, a CT SCAN of the brain is important to rule out any neurological deficit.
Regards.