Symptoms of high blood pressure such as dizziness, blurred vision, headache, and neck pain often arise when the pressure is too high, but the person may also have high blood pressure without any symptoms. Know the symptoms and causes of high blood pressure.
So if you suspect that the pressure is high, what you should do is measure the pressure at home or at the pharmacy. To measure the pressure correctly it is important to urinate and rest for about 5 minutes before taking the measurement. Here's how step-by-step is to measure pressure.
Main symptoms
Symptoms that may indicate that the pressure is too high may be:
- Nipple;
- Headache;
- Pain in the nape;
- Somnolence;
- Ringing in the ear;
- Small blood spots on the eyes;
- Double or blurred vision;
- Difficulty breathing;
- Heart palpitations.
These symptoms usually arise when the pressure is too high and in this case, what to do is go to the emergency room immediately or take the medicine prescribed by the cardiologist immediately. Although high blood pressure is a silent disease, it can lead to serious health problems such as heart failure, stroke, or loss of vision, so check blood pressure at least once a year. Learn how to differentiate between low and high pressure symptoms.
What to do in a high blood pressure crisis
When pressure suddenly rises and symptoms such as headache, drowsiness, drowsiness, difficulty breathing and double vision arise, it is important to take the medicines prescribed by the doctor and rest, trying to relax. However, if the high blood pressure remains greater than 140/90 mmHg after one hour, it is appropriate to go to the hospital to take antihypertensive drugs in the vein.
If high blood pressure does not result in symptoms, you can have a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice and try to relax. After 1 hour of ingestion of the juice, the pressure should be measured again and, if it is still high, it is recommended to go to the hospital so that the best way to reduce the pressure is indicated. Here are some examples of home-based 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 in Pregnancy
Symptoms of high blood pressure in pregnancy, also called preeclampsia, may include severe abdominal pain and heavily swollen legs and feet, especially at the end of gestation. In this case, the obstetrician should be consulted as soon as possible to initiate appropriate treatment and prevent serious complications, such as eclampsia, which may harm the baby. Here's what to do to ease the pressure without drugs.
