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What Is The Burning Sensation In The Head With High Blood Pressure?
My 86 year old father has very high blood pressure (last doctors visit yesterday was at 218) and has been prescribed 10mg Ramopril per day. He has been complaining of a burning sensation in his head - across the front forehead mostly. Is that a concern?
Mon, 12 May 2014
Hello!
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Headache is the most common symptom of high blood pressure.
If his blood pressure is high (over 14/90 mmHg) in the most of the days than this is the cause of his complains.
It is very important to keep blood pressure under control (near normal range values 130/90 mmHg).
An uncontrolled blood pressure can cause serious complication such as stroke,kidney damage and heart disease.
If this treatment doesn't keep the BP near normal range you should consult again his treating doctor so he can change his therapy or add another drug to lower blood pressure.If this is a new treatment (I mean if the doctor has just prescribed you this drug ) he need to give some time this treatment(1 week) and see if his BP will decrease.
Once his blood pressure is controlled and near normal range the headache will resolve.
If the burning sensation in his forehead lasts even after his BP is controlled you need to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment.
Hope my answer has helped.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Headache is the most common symptom of high blood pressure.
If his blood pressure is high (over 14/90 mmHg) in the most of the days than this is the cause of his complains.
It is very important to keep blood pressure under control (near normal range values 130/90 mmHg).
An uncontrolled blood pressure can cause serious complication such as stroke,kidney damage and heart disease.
If this treatment doesn't keep the BP near normal range you should consult again his treating doctor so he can change his therapy or add another drug to lower blood pressure.If this is a new treatment (I mean if the doctor has just prescribed you this drug ) he need to give some time this treatment(1 week) and see if his BP will decrease.
Once his blood pressure is controlled and near normal range the headache will resolve.
If the burning sensation in his forehead lasts even after his BP is controlled you need to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment.
Hope my answer has helped.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
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