how would i know if i have a high blood pressure?

Answer 1

most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms. The only way to know is to get it checked

Answer 2

You can't feel high blood pressure, which is why it's sometimes called the silent killer. Some pharmacies have blood pressure machines that you can use to check yours, but I don't know how accurate these are. Normally, blood pressure is checked by your doctor when you have a checkup. If there is a history of high blood pressure in your family, it is more likely you will develop high blood pressure, so it's important to have in checked regularly.

Answer 3

The straight answer is, you probably wouldn't. There is generally no symptom until you get the effects of prolonged high blood pressure like heart attack or stroke. So in short you need to get it checked otherwise you don't really know wether it is high or low. Jules, Australia.

Answer 4

Go to the grocery store and use the free BP machine available in most chain store pharmacies. Results higher than 130/90 and you almost certainly need BP medicine. Ideal resting BP is about 120/75.

Most people with high BP feel fine until they have a stroke and by then they already have irreversible damage.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/highbloodpressure.html

Answer 5

The only way to know for sure is to test it. This can be done at most pharmacies, grocery and discount department stores.

Answer 6

believe me if you got it you will know .
when you exert yourself
a hot flush and a diziness hits you
and you think you are dying
when you go to the doktor
he gives you pills and you are ok again

Answer 7

Your head will ultimately explode. If you wear a wig, you might find it flaps more than usual.

Answer 8

sometimes HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE HAS NO SYMPTOMS.PLEASE HAVE YOUR DR. CHECK IT.MAY CAUSE HEADACHES.

Answer 9

go to a doctor and have them check it