What if your blood pressure is about 150 over 93 and having bad headaches that normal?
No, it's not normal. If your blood pressure is about 150 over 93 and you're having bad headaches, you should see a doctor right away. This could be a sign of a serious medical condition, such as hypertension (high blood pressure) or a brain aneurysm. Hypertension is a major risk factor for stroke, heart attack, and kidney disease. A brain aneurysm is a weakness in the wall of an artery in the brain that can rupture and cause a life-threatening brain hemorrhage.
Symptoms of hypertension can include:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Symptoms of a brain aneurysm can include:
- Sudden, severe headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stiff neck
- Blurred vision
- Double vision
- Drooping eyelids
- Weakness on one side of the body
- Seizures
- Loss of consciousness
If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, please seek medical help immediately
The doctor will likely order some tests, such as a blood pressure test and a CT scan, to diagnose the cause of your symptoms. Treatment will depend on the underlying condition, with hypertenson generally treated with medication, lifestyle changes, or possibly surgery; while treatment of brain aneurysms typically includes surgery or another type of intervention to prevent or treat a rupture.