Symptoms of high blood pressure such as dizziness, blurred vision, headache and neck pain often appear when the pressure is too high, but the person can also suffer from high blood pressure without any symptoms.
So, if you suspect that the pressure is high, what you should do is measure the pressure at home or at the pharmacy. To properly measure pressure, it is important to urinate and rest for about 5 minutes before taking the measurement. Learn how to measure pressure step by step.
Symptoms that may indicate that the pressure is too high may include
These symptoms usually occur when the pressure is very high and in this case you should go to the emergency room immediately or take the medication prescribed by the cardiologist immediately. Although high blood pressure is a silent disease, it can cause serious health problems, such as heart failure, stroke or vision loss, so it is recommended to monitor your blood pressure at least once a year. Learn how to differentiate between symptoms of hypotension and hypotension.
When the pressure suddenly increases and symptoms such as especially neck headaches, drowsiness, shortness of breath and double vision appear, it is important to take medications prescribed by your doctor and rest trying to relax. However, if your high blood pressure stays above 140/90 mmHg after an hour, it is recommended to go to the hospital to take antihypertensives in your vein.
If your high blood pressure doesn’t cause symptoms, you can have a glass of freshly prepared orange juice and try to relax. After 1 hour of juice ingestion, pressure should be re-measured and, if still high, it is recommended to go to the hospital for the best way to reduce pressure. See some examples of home treatments that help control pressure in: Home remedy for high blood pressure.
Watch the video below for some tips for controlling high blood pressure:
Symptoms of high blood pressure during pregnancy, also known as preeclampsia, can include severe abdominal pain and very swollen legs and feet, especially at the end of pregnancy. In this case, the obstetrician should be consulted as soon as possible to initiate appropriate treatment and prevent serious complications, such as eclampsia, which can harm the baby. Find out what to do to reduce pressure without medication.