Hypertension Headache - Diagnosis & Treatment

Symptoms & Causes Diagnosis & Treatment

How is a hypertension headache diagnosed?

Diagnosis of a hypertension headache typically involves:

Medical history and symptom review, including discussing your symptoms, headache patterns, and blood pressure history with your healthcare provider.
Physical examination, including a blood pressure check to identify any signs of hypertension complications.
Diagnostic tests, including blood tests, urine tests, and possibly imaging studies such as an MRI or CT scan to assess for organ damage or other underlying conditions.
Continuous or frequent blood pressure monitoring to confirm the diagnosis and assess severity.

Treatment for a hypertension headache focuses on controlling blood pressure and relieving symptoms:

Antihypertensive medications to lower blood pressure, such as ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, diuretics, or calcium channel blockers.
Over-the-counter pain-relief medications or prescribed medications to manage headache pain.
Lifestyle modifications such as dietary changes, regular exercise, and stress management techniques to help control blood pressure.
Regular follow-up with your healthcare provider to monitor blood pressure and adjust treatment as needed.

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