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I Have Been Having Headaches Frequently The Last Several Months,
Question: I have been having headaches frequently the last several months, they are prostrating and I have to miss days off of work. Every time I have these headaches and I check my blood pressure at home using my blood pressure machine my blood pressure is always up. Just recently I had a headache and my blood pressure was 177/102. I am diagnosed with hypertension Could this be related to my hypertension
Brief Answer:
Yes, it could be related to BP
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There are multiple causes for headaches, but in your case, the probable reason is high BP. Now if high BP is correlating with episodes of headaches, then it's a likely cause of headaches.
So you should get your high BP treated with antihypertensive like amlodipine or Telmisartan, and see for the response.
If headaches still persist then might need to think on the line migraine (especially if its throbbing half sided headache and associated with nausea vomiting).
So in a nutshell, it needs medication as its significantly elevated. You should also undergo some routine tests like renal function tests, renal artery doppler to find out the cause for high BP.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
Yes, it could be related to BP
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There are multiple causes for headaches, but in your case, the probable reason is high BP. Now if high BP is correlating with episodes of headaches, then it's a likely cause of headaches.
So you should get your high BP treated with antihypertensive like amlodipine or Telmisartan, and see for the response.
If headaches still persist then might need to think on the line migraine (especially if its throbbing half sided headache and associated with nausea vomiting).
So in a nutshell, it needs medication as its significantly elevated. You should also undergo some routine tests like renal function tests, renal artery doppler to find out the cause for high BP.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Is there a specific name or medical name for headaches caused by high blood pressure. Also What diagnosis is this called in medical term?
Brief Answer:
No, there is no specific term for it
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
No, there is no specific term for hypertensive headache. It's just the one symptoms of hypertension. In this case, hypertension is primarily treated rather than headache (only symptomatic medications).
No, there is no specific term for it
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
No, there is no specific term for hypertensive headache. It's just the one symptoms of hypertension. In this case, hypertension is primarily treated rather than headache (only symptomatic medications).
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
So would you say that 50% or greater more likely than not that my hypertension is what is causing my headaches?
Brief Answer:
More than 50 percent chance is there
Detailed Answer:
Elevated blood pressure with headaches suggest the likely cause being high blood pressure. This is more than 50 percent likely.
And this high BP needs to be treated irrespective of headaches or any other symptoms as this can damage internal organs.
More than 50 percent chance is there
Detailed Answer:
Elevated blood pressure with headaches suggest the likely cause being high blood pressure. This is more than 50 percent likely.
And this high BP needs to be treated irrespective of headaches or any other symptoms as this can damage internal organs.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
When I have these headaches due to my hypertension they are prostrating and I’m not able to go to work. Would you recommend I try to go to work? or just try to lay down until the headaches past. And can this affect my work if I try and work during these headaches episodes?
Brief Answer:
No, not recommended to work with such severe headaches
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Headaches can be very debilitating and may affect the quality of work badly. So better to rest in such situations.
Besides hypertension headache and migraine, I guess you don't have any allergies like rhinitis nasal blockages associated with headaches, as it can be a cause for headache in some individuals.
All the best.
No, not recommended to work with such severe headaches
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Headaches can be very debilitating and may affect the quality of work badly. So better to rest in such situations.
Besides hypertension headache and migraine, I guess you don't have any allergies like rhinitis nasal blockages associated with headaches, as it can be a cause for headache in some individuals.
All the best.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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