Patient's question:
My husband has high blood pressure. The past few days, he has been having headaches and finds it hard to fall asleep even when resting. Doctor, could high blood pressure cause headaches?Doctor's answer:
High blood pressure can cause headaches. The main symptoms of high blood pressure are usually headaches, dizziness, and chest tightness. Some people may also experience palpitations. Headaches caused by high blood pressure are primarily due to a decrease in intracranial pressure, which leads to a drop in blood pressure within the brain. To treat this condition, antihypertensive drugs and medications to reduce intracranial pressure are typically used. It is best to use these medications under the guidance of a doctor.