How To Tell If You Have High Blood Pressure?

You usually cannot tell by symptoms alone

The only reliable way to know is to measure your blood pressure

A reading of 130/80 mmHg or higher may indicate high blood pressure

A reading of 140/90 mmHg or higher is high blood pressure in many settings

You may have no symptoms at all

Possible signs can include headaches

Possible signs can include dizziness

Possible signs can include blurred vision

Possible signs can include chest pain

Possible signs can include shortness of breath

Possible signs can include nosebleeds

Possible signs can include pounding in the chest, neck, or ears

Repeated high readings at home may suggest high blood pressure

A doctor or pharmacist can confirm it with proper measurements

Seek urgent care for chest pain, severe headache, shortness of breath, weakness, or vision changes