Can high blood pressure make you vomit

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  High blood pressure

  High blood pressure is often associated with few or no symptoms. Many people have it for years without knowing it.

  However, just because high blood pressure is often symptomless doesn’t mean it’s harmless. In fact, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or hypertension, causes damage to your arteries, especially those in the kidneys and eyes. High blood pressure is also a risk factor for stroke, heart attack, and other cardiovascular problems.

  High blood pressure is generally a chronic condition. There are two major categories of high blood pressure: secondary hypertension and primary hypertension. Most people have primary hypertension, otherwise known as essential hypertension.

  • Secondary hypertension is high blood pressure that is the direct result of a separate health condition.
  • Primary hypertension is high blood pressure that doesn’t result from a specific cause. Instead, it develops gradually over time. Many such cases are attributed to hereditary factors.

  Typically, the only way to know you have hypertension is to get your blood pressure tested.

  Rare symptoms and emergency symptoms

  Rarely, people with chronic high blood pressure might have symptoms such as:

  • dull headaches
  • dizzy spells
  • nosebleeds

  When symptoms do occur, it’s usually only when blood pressure spikes suddenly and extremely enough to be considered a medical emergency. This is called a hypertensive crisis.

  Hypertensive crisis is defined as a blood pressure reading of 180 milligrams of mercury (mm Hg) or above for the systolic pressure (first number) or 120 or above for the diastolic pressure (second number). It’s often caused by skipping medications or secondary high blood pressure.

  If you’re checking your own blood pressure and get a reading that high, wait a few minutes and then check again to make sure the first reading was accurate. Other symptoms of a hypertensive crisis may include:

  • severe headache or migraine
  • severe anxiety
  • chest pain
  • vision changes
  • shortness of breath
  • nosebleed

  After waiting a few minutes, if your second blood pressure reading is still 180 or above, don’t wait to see whether your blood pressure comes down on its own. Call 911 or your local emergency services immediately.

  Emergency hypertensive crisis can result in severe complications, including:

  • fluid in the lungs
  • brain swelling or bleeding
  • a tear in the aorta, the body’s main artery
  • stroke
  • seizures in pregnant women with eclampsia

  High blood pressure during pregnancy

  In some cases, high blood pressure can occur during pregnancy. There are several types of high blood pressure disorders in pregnancy. Causes may be due to a number of factors, including:

  • obesity
  • chronic high blood pressure
  • diabetes
  • kidney disease
  • lupus
  • in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other pregnancy-related assistance
  • being a teen or being over 40 years of age
  • carrying more than one child (e.g., twins)
  • first-time pregnancy

  If high blood pressure occurs during pregnancy after 20 weeks, a condition known as preeclampsia may develop. Severe preeclampsia can cause damage to the organs and brain, which can bring on life-threatening seizures known as eclampsia.

  Signs and symptoms of preeclampsia include protein in urine samples, intense headaches, and vision changes. Other symptoms are abdominal pain and excessive swelling of the hands and feet.

  High blood pressure during pregnancy can cause a premature birth or early detachment of the placenta. It may also require a cesarean delivery.

  In most cases, the blood pressure will return to normal after giving birth.

  Complications and risks of high blood pressure

  Over time, untreated high blood pressure can cause heart disease and related complications such as heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.

  Other potential problems are:

  • vision loss
  • kidney damage
  • erectile dysfunction (ED)
  • fluid buildup in the lungs
  • memory loss

  Treatment for high blood pressure

  There are a number of treatments for high blood pressure, ranging from lifestyle changes to weight loss to medication. Doctors will determine the plan based on your level of high blood pressure and its cause.

  Dietary changes

  Healthy eating is an effective way to help lower high blood pressure, especially if it’s only mildly elevated. It’s often recommended to eat foods low in sodium and salt, and high in potassium.

  The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is one example of a food plan prescribed by doctors to keep blood pressure in order. The focus is on low-sodium and low-saturated fat foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

  Some heart-healthy foods include:

  • apples, bananas, and oranges
  • broccoli and carrots
  • brown rice and whole-wheat pasta
  • legumes
  • fish rich in omega-3 fatty oils

  Foods to limit are:

  • foods and drinks high in sugar
  • red meat
  • fats and sweets

  It’s also suggested to not consume excess alcohol while trying to manage high blood pressure. Men should have no more than two drinks a day. Women should have no more than one drink.

  Exercise

  Physical activity is another important lifestyle change for managing high blood pressure. Doing aerobics and cardio for 30 minutes with a goal of five times a week is a simple way to add to a healthy heart routine. These exercises will get the blood pumping.

  With good eating and exercise comes a healthy weight. Proper weight management helps lower cholesterol and high blood pressure. Other risks caused by being overweight are also decreased.

  Another way to treat high blood pressure is by trying to manage and limit stress. Stress will raise blood pressure. Try different methods of stress relief such as exercise, meditation, or music.

  Medication

  There are a variety of medications that can be used to treat high blood pressure if lifestyle changes alone aren’t helping. Many cases will require up to two different medications.

  diureticsAlso called water or fluid pills, diuretics wash out excess fluid and sodium from the body. These are most often used with another pill.beta-blockersBeta-blockers slow the heartbeat. This helps less blood flow through the blood vessels.calcium channel blockersCalcium channel blockers relax the blood vessels by blocking calcium from going inside cells.angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitorsACE inhibitors block hormones that raise blood pressure.alpha blockers and central acting agentsAlpha blockers relax blood vessels and block hormones that tighten the blood vessels. Central acting agents make the nervous system decrease nerve signals that narrow the blood vessels.

  When to see your doctor for high blood pressure

  Call your doctor if any of these treatments aren’t working to lower high blood pressure. It can take up to two weeks for a new medication to have its full effect. No change in your blood pressure may mean another treatment is needed, or it can be the result of another problem occurring with the high blood pressure.

  You should also call your doctor if you experience:

  • blurry vision
  • headaches
  • fatigue
  • nausea
  • confusion
  • shortness of breath
  • chest pain

  These can also be the symptoms of something else or a side effect of the medication. In this instance, another medicine may need to be prescribed to replace the one causing discomfort.

  Outlook for high blood pressure

  Once you have high blood pressure, you are expected to monitor and treat it for the rest of your life. There is a chance the high blood pressure returns to normal with lifestyle changes, but it’s challenging. Both lifestyle changes and medicine are typically needed in order to maintain a goal blood pressure. Treatment will also greatly lower the chance of heart attack, stroke, and other heart disease-related complications.

  Can high blood pressure cause vomiting and dizziness?

  Dizziness: The dizziness of very high blood pressure is described as vertigo (a sensation that the room is spinning). 5. Nausea, vomiting or loss of appetite: Nausea associated with severe hypertension can develop suddenly and may be associated with dizziness.

  What are the 5 symptoms of high blood pressure?

  Symptoms of High Blood Pressure.

  Blurry or double vision..

  Lightheadedness/Fainting..

  Fatigue..

  Headache..

  Heart palpitations..

  Nosebleeds..

  Shortness of breath..

  Nausea and/or vomiting..

  How do you feel when your blood pressure is high?

  Unfortunately, high blood pressure can happen without feeling any abnormal symptoms. Moderate or severe headaches, anxiety, shortness of breath, nosebleeds, palpitations, or feeling of pulsations in the neck are some signs of high blood pressure.

  What can cause sudden high blood pressure and nausea?

  Causes of a hypertensive crisis include:.

  Forgetting to take blood pressure medication..

  Suddenly stopping certain heart medications, such as beta blockers..

  Medication interactions..

  Tumor of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).