8 symptoms when you need to call a doctor urgently with high blood pressure

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High blood pressure is a serious condition that can lead to sudden death if your readings get too high. There are eight main warning signs to look out for, including headaches, chest pains and even vomiting.

In rare cases, your blood pressure can skyrocket to very high levels, causing acute hypertension.

According to the NHS, the symptoms of acute hypertension are:

• Visual changes, including blurred vision
• Chest pain
• Confusion
• Nausea or vomiting
• Numbness or weakness in arms, legs, or face
• Shortness of breath
• Headache
• Diuresis

“Unlike moderately high blood pressure, acute hypertension has very noticeable symptoms. An acute condition with hypertension requires immediate medical assistance. If you don't get help, you can develop serious health problems.”

Hypertension is often called the “silent killer” because symptoms do not appear unless you have very high blood pressure. Everyone over 40 should check their blood pressure at least once a year.