What are the symptoms of high blood pressure in the UK?

What are the symptoms of high blood pressure in the UK?

High blood pressure rarely has noticeable symptoms. The following can be symptoms of high blood pressure: More than 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure but many will not know they have it. Many people with high blood pressure feel fine. But even if you feel fine, you should still have your blood pressure checked regularly.

Do you feel high if you have high blood pressure?

Many people with high blood pressure feel fine, so it’s important to get your blood pressure checked regularly. High blood pressure rarely has noticeable symptoms. The following can be symptoms of high blood pressure: More than 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure but many will not know they have it.

What to do if your blood pressure is too high?

If your blood pressure is unusually high AND you have headache or nosebleed and are feeling unwell, wait five minutes and retest. If your reading remains at 180/120 mm Hg or higher, call 9-1-1. If you are experiencing severe headaches or nosebleeds and are otherwise unwell, contact your doctor as they could be symptoms of other health conditions.

What happens if your blood pressure stays high for a long time?

Blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day. But if it stays high for a long time, it can damage your heart and lead to health problems. High blood pressure has no warning signs or symptoms, and many people do not know they have it.

What does it mean when your blood pressure is still high?

But your blood pressure still isn’t budging. This is called resistant hypertension. Simply put, it means that your high blood pressure (HBP or hypertension) is hard to treat and may also have an underlying (secondary) cause.

Is it dangerous to have high or low blood pressure?

We all know that high blood pressure can be dangerous. But what about low blood pressure? Also called hypotension, low blood pressure is not a problem if you’re healthy and show no signs or symptoms of the condition.

When to talk to your doctor about high blood pressure?

Talk to your child’s doctor if you’re concerned your child has high blood pressure. †These recommendations address high blood pressure as a single health condition. If you also have heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease or certain other conditions, you may need to treat your blood pressure more aggressively.

When to go to the ER for high blood pressure?

The best evidence indicates that high blood pressure does not cause headaches or nosebleeds, except in the case of hypertensive crisis, a medical emergency when blood pressure is 180/120 mm Hg or higher. If your blood pressure is unusually high AND you have headache or nosebleed and are feeling unwell, wait five minutes and retest.