When a person has high blood pressure, blood flow through the arteries is higher than normal. There are ways to prevent and treat high blood pressure. It starts with lifestyle. Regular exercise will keep your heart healthy and your stress levels low. In addition, mindfulness activities such as meditation, yoga and journal writing can help reduce stress. How to lower blood pressure quickly? 1. increase activity and exercise more 2. limit sugar and refined carbohydrates. 3. eat more potassium and less sodium 4. eat less processed food 5. stop smoking 6. make sure you get a good, restful night's sleep 7. eat garlic or take supplements with garlic extract 8 Take these blood pressure-lowering supplements. When is high blood pressure (hypertension) a medical emergency? There are times when high blood pressure (hypertension) is considered an emergency and requires urgent medical attention. This can occur if blood pressure rises quickly and severely. Seek medical attention if your blood pressure is 180/120 or higher AND you have any of the following symptoms, which may be signs of organ damage:

• Pain in the chest
• Soulfulness
• Depression or weakness.
• Change in vision
• Speaking difficulties
• Severe headache

What questions can they ask me in the emergency room? Upon entering the emergency room, the doctor will interview you. Be prepared to answer the following and other questions the doctor may ask.

• What medications are you taking?
• Have you forgotten your blood pressure medications
• What symptoms do you have?
• How long have these symptoms been present?

If you are unable to check your blood pressure but think it may be high, don't hesitate to call 911 or go to the emergency room. When is high blood pressure in pregnant women a cause for concern? Pregnant women, unlike non-pregnant adults, should contact their doctor if their blood pressure is 140/90 or higher. Along with high blood pressure, the following symptoms can occur:

• Pain in the upper abdomen
• Changes in vision
• Oedema, especially of the hands and feet.
• Headaches

When is high blood pressure a dangerous condition for my child? What is considered normal or abnormal blood pressure in a child depends on the age, weight, sex and height of the adult. However, a blood pressure of 180/120, which signifies a dangerous condition for adults, also signifies it for a child.