HYPERTENSION HEADACHES

High blood pressure is known to bring about severe hypertension headaches; however there aren’t any obvious indicators or signs of hypertension.

It takes a blood pressure of 200/100 or higher to trigger a headache episode, and this can qualify as a medical emergency requiring immediate attention. As there are no other signs to denote that the hypertension is the reason behind the headaches, people who had this form of headache usually ignore this as a simple headache and frequently do self-medication. Hypertension is then diagnosed when a individual goes to a medical professional because of the headache symptoms, unaware that they’re hypertensive. Because of this reason it is significant to talk to a headache specialist when having a headache that feels differently than what you are experiencing.

Malignant Hypertension

Malignant hypertension is high blood pressure that develops rapidly and suddenly and creates some kind of organ damage.

Essential Hypertension

Essential hypertension is high blood pressure that doesn’t have a known secondary cause. It is also referred to as primary hypertension

Secondary Hypertension

In some people, high blood pressure is caused by another disease.

Renal Hypertension

Renal hypertension, also called renovascular hypertension, is elevated blood pressure caused by kidney disease.

DIAGNOSIS & MEDICATIONS/TREATMENT

There may be no symptoms or signs of hypertension. Nonetheless, it damages the body and eventually may cause problems like heart disease.

Therefore, it’s important to regularly monitor your blood pressure, especially if it has ever been high or above the “normal” range, or if you have a family history of hypertension.

Hypertension Treatment

Treatment for hypertension comes in many forms, from lifestyle changes to medications such as:

  • Calcium Channel Blockers
  • ACE Inhibitors
  • Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
  • Diuretics (Water Pills)
  • Beta-Blockers

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