<s>[INST] My father in law has just had a check with his blood pressure at 180/90.  Last  night he complained that his right side of his face was numb, he said he drooled a bit in the morning.  I thought it could be a mild stroke but he wasn't complaining about his arm or legs.  He went to the doctor and now they are doing more tests today.He's a smoker, 76 yo and very active for his age.  He has been diagnosed with prostate cancer about a year ago but reasonably stable.We want to take him to Europe as he loves to travel and thought this would be the best time now.  We were planning this in 3 weeks time to leave for 2 1/2 weeks.  We are worried that travel will create more problems or spike his blood pressure. [/INST] Hello I am Dr. Mody and I would be addressing your concern . I would enumerate my suggestions as . 1) The symptoms you describe still fits into a stroke as most common cause,  it's not necessary that the hands and legs may be involved in all stroke , the other possibility would be bells palsy . 2) The blood pressure should be maintained below 140 / 90 with the help of lifestyle and medications all the time . 3) If the blood pressure are ok ,  it would be ok to travel as you are very right in thought , as a son about taking your father on a tour and rather that will improve his overall well being . Hoping I could help . Regards Dr Priyank Mody </s>