{"id":3471,"date":"2022-12-02T18:07:30","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T18:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.theemtspot.com\/?p=3471"},"modified":"2026-04-11T19:54:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T19:54:09","slug":"does-high-blood-pressure-cause-headaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/does-high-blood-pressure-cause-headaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Does High Blood Pressure Cause Headaches?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-larger-font-size\"><strong>Quick Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"--ek-bullet-color:#ea4474\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-connected has-list-bullet-color\">\n<li>Hypertension can lead to severe headaches, which are located at particular parts of the head.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These headaches may or not indicate an underlying issue and can be accompanied by several symptoms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the basis of severity, these headaches, along with high blood pressure, can lead to brain and organ damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevention of HBP-related problems is simple and needs minimal effort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a long <strong>history of high blood pressure<\/strong>, you must know how worse a minimal headache can feel. Managing this condition sometimes seems even more difficult and can be painful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Headaches can be triggered by HBP because of a <strong>pulsing sensation <\/strong>and can be felt over the head. These headaches can or cannot be a sign of worry and indicate several other diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To know more about these headaches, why they happen and what are the risk factors, keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-slate-section-text-with-cta gb-slate-text-with-cta gb-layout-columns-1 gb-1-col-equal gb-has-background-dim gb-has-background-dim-30 gb-has-custom-background-color has-black-color gb-columns-center alignwide\" style=\"padding-top:3em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:3em;padding-left:1em;background-color:#ffeaf0;background-position:50% 52%\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-3 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:872px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000;font-size:28px\">You can listen the review of this article on TheEMTSpot\u2019s PODCAST (Episode 24) hosted by Samuel Harrison and Olivia Harper \u2013 check out the video below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Are Your Headaches Linked to High Blood Pressure? | TheEMTSpot&#039;s PODCAST (EP. 24)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QXyTmhXQH-Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\">What Are Headaches Due To High Blood Pressure?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Headaches caused due to elevated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/blood-pressure\/\" class=\"ek-link\">blood pressure<\/a> levels can lead to damage in the brain (<strong>hypertensive encephalopathy<\/strong>). These headaches are a result of <strong>constriction <\/strong>in the cerebral blood vessels and their quick <strong>relaxation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This constriction and relaxation can damage the blood vessels as well as <strong>cerebral oedema<\/strong>. The increase in intracranial pressure ultimately leads to headaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/blood-pressure\/hypertension\/\" class=\"ek-link\">high blood pressure<\/a> headache differs from other headaches that you may have experienced. It can also lead to several<strong> life-threatening<\/strong> conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\">What Does HBP Headache Feel Like?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the pulsing sensation that HBP can cause, the headaches can be severe and accompanied by <strong>chest pain<\/strong> and <strong>shortness of breath<\/strong>. These are usually sudden and throbbing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High blood pressure headaches can be <strong>triggered <\/strong>depending on the hour of the day. These can be worse during the <strong>morning <\/strong>or when one <strong>coughs <\/strong>or <strong>strains<\/strong>. It is also noticed that high blood pressure due to headaches may improve when<strong> standing up<\/strong>. This condition also may lead to<strong> temporary vision loss<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of eye-related problems, vision may suddenly become <strong>dark <\/strong>or <strong>grey <\/strong>for a couple of seconds. It is important to take regular readings and analyse them using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/blood-pressure\/chart\/\" class=\"ek-link\">chart <\/a>to know the right trends of an individual&#8217;s blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\">Where Are HBP Headaches Located?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The different types of headaches can range from <strong>mild <\/strong>to <strong>severe <\/strong>in terms of pain. A mild headache can be caused by blood pressure ranging from 140 to 150\/90 to 99 mmHg, while moderate ranges from 160 to 170\/100 to 109 mmHg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is to be noted that<strong> chronic arterial hypertension<\/strong> does not appear to be a cause of headaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, <strong>paroxysmal headaches <\/strong>are usually throbbing and claw-like. These are usually located in the head&#8217;s <strong>occipital <\/strong>or<strong> frontal region<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\">Symptoms Of HBP Headaches<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending upon the condition, these headaches may or may not have any symptoms. Some of the pains due to elevated blood pressure may be accompanied by <strong>palpitations<\/strong>, <strong>perspiration<\/strong>, <strong>facial pallor<\/strong> and <strong>anxiety<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some other symptoms may or may not include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"--ek-bullet-color:#ea4474\" class=\"wp-block-list has-list-bullet-color\">\n<li>Nose bleeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood spots in eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flushed face<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Back pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These symptoms are generally observed when the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/why-does-my-blood-pressure-fluctuate\/\" class=\"ek-link\">blood pressure fluctuation<\/a> occurs suddenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\">Relieving Hypertension Headache<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When suspecting a hypertensive headache, there are many things that one needs to handle carefully. As a precautionary measure, follow these steps-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"--ek-bullet-color:#ea4474\" class=\"wp-block-list has-list-bullet-color\">\n<li>Using a sphygmomanometer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/blood-pressure\/how-to-take\/\" class=\"ek-link\">measure the blood pressure<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After five minutes, take the readings again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In case of constant elevation, take a doctor&#8217;s prescription or seek medical help immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of the condition&#8217;s severity, <strong>intravenous blood pressure<\/strong> medications can be administered to ensure that there is no sign of organ or tissue damage. Medical professionals may also try to lower BP at a <strong>safe pace<\/strong>. This is done gradually since quick lowering can result in a <strong>shortage of blood supply<\/strong> to the organs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the blood pressure returns to normal, the headache should subside, and other medications may be prescribed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don&#8217;ts for relieving hypertension-caused headaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One should not consume <strong>painkillers <\/strong>to avoid headaches in such a condition. Moreover, <strong>unprescribed medicines <\/strong>can also lead to problems, so one should be cautious enough not to use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A prescribed medicine can be taken to relieve the headache until a doctor is available, but it <strong>shouldn&#8217;t<\/strong> be completely <strong>relied on.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\">Complications Related To HBP Headaches<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If this condition goes <strong>untreated <\/strong>for a long period of time, high blood pressure headaches can cause <strong>malignant hypertension<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This kind of hypertension can lead to organ failure, hypertensive encephalopathy, stroke, heart attacks, retinopathy, pulmonary oedema and aortic dissection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\">Prevention of Hypertensive Headache<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first and foremost steps to prevent high blood pressure-related headaches is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/blood-pressure\/monitors\/\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>constantly monitor<\/strong> the changes in BP<\/a> and lead an active lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not possible to prevent a hypertensive situation but taking medications on time, <strong>avoiding illicit drugs<\/strong> like amphetamines and cocaine, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/blood-pressure\/diet\/\" class=\"ek-link\">eating a healthy diet can help in the process.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For anyone with an elevated blood pressure level, it is necessary to limit alcohol consumption, manage stress, and get enough sleep to avoid facing any complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>High blood pressure can easily lead to multiple health problems. Headache is generally observed in individuals with elevated BP. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be easy to manage this condition through improvements in lifestyle and medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One should always remember to ask for medical help as soon as possible in such conditions as they can be indicative of severe unlying disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remember NOT TO TAKE<\/strong> any medication without the prescription of a doctor.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t<div id=\"daexthefu-container\"\r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"daexthefu-container daexthefu-layout-side-by-side daexthefu-alignment-left\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-post-id=\"3471\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-feedback\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-text\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"daexthefu-title\">Was this helpful?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-buttons-container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-buttons\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-yes daexthefu-button daexthefu-button-type-text\" data-value=\"1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-button-text\">Yes<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-no daexthefu-button daexthefu-button-type-text\" data-value=\"0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-button-text\">No<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-comment\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-comment-top-container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<label id=\"daexthefu-comment-label\" class=\"daexthefu-comment-label\"><\/label>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-comment-character-counter-container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"daexthefu-comment-character-counter-number\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"daexthefu-comment-character-counter-number\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-comment-character-counter-text\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<textarea id=\"daexthefu-comment-textarea\" class=\"daexthefu-comment-textarea\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tplaceholder=\"Type your message\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmaxlength=\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t400\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"><\/textarea>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-comment-buttons-container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"daexthefu-comment-submit daexthefu-button\">Submit<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"daexthefu-comment-cancel daexthefu-button\">Cancel<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-successful-submission-text\">Thanks for your feedback!<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Feeling like your headaches have a connection with elevated blood pressure levels? 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