What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Often no noticeable symptoms
- Headache in some severe episodes
- Vision changes in a severe episode
Understanding care
Clinical care may include repeated pressure measurements, cardiovascular risk assessment and long-term monitoring. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Arrange clinical review for repeatedly high readings. Call emergency services (112 in India) for chest pain, severe breathlessness, sudden weakness, confusion or major vision changes.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
