Uncontrolled high blood pressure
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Feb 04 2008
Q: How does having long term high blood pressure affect the eyes?
A: Long term uncontrolled high blood pressure can damage the blood vessels in the eyes and lead to loss of vision. With good control of blood pressure, some of the damage may not be permanent. To learn more about this, click here.
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Headaches and high blood pressure
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Oct 03 2007
Q: Is it normal to have headaches with high BP?
A: High blood pressure normally does not cause any symptoms. This is why it is often ignored until a serious consequence occurs. Blood pressure has to be super high to cause a headache. Most recurring headaches are caused by something else. You should talk to your physician about your headaches.
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