Recognize Your Blood Pressure

Can you feel when your blood pressure is high?

In some cases, people with high blood pressure may have a pounding feeling in their head or chest, a feeling of light headaches or dizziness, or other signs. Without symptoms, people with high blood pressure may go years without knowing they have the condition.This type of high blood pressure, called secondary hypertension, tends to appear suddenly and cause higher blood pressure than does primary hypertension. Various conditions and medications can lead to secondary hypertension, including: Obstructive sleep apnea. Kidney problems.