Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Severe Headache, High BP And Loss Of Balance While Standing?
Question: On two consecutive nights I had severe headache and loss of balance when standing. My blood pressure the first night soared to 229/125 and the second night 215/122... Eventually BP lowered below 160 with medication. Constant mild headache for 5 days since.
Brief Answer:
You need to take regular medicines to control blood pressure
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
It seems that the extremely high blood pressure is the cause of your problems. Proper control with medication is mandatory. High blood pressure predisposes you to stroke / cerebrovascular accidents. You need to be checked for neurological signs and symptoms. Your treating physician would be able to comment upon whether you need a CT scan of brain to be done.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
You need to take regular medicines to control blood pressure
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
It seems that the extremely high blood pressure is the cause of your problems. Proper control with medication is mandatory. High blood pressure predisposes you to stroke / cerebrovascular accidents. You need to be checked for neurological signs and symptoms. Your treating physician would be able to comment upon whether you need a CT scan of brain to be done.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
