When to Get Help

If you don't feel well, you may need to get help right away. You should call your doctor to tell them what's happening. 

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You should call 911 or go to the ER if you have concerning symptoms. Some examples that can happen with high or low blood pressure are:

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1. Feel confused, such as:​

   • Trouble understanding what is happening around you​

   • Have a harder time than usual making simple choices​

2. Pass out or faint:

   • You might wake up on the floor or somewhere unexpected​

   • Someone might tell you that you weren't responding

3. You have sudden, uncontrollable body movements

4. Have trouble moving:

   • It's harder to walk than usual​

   • It's harder to use your hands or arms than usual

   • Lose feeling in part of your body

5. Have trouble talking

6. Have trouble breathing

7. Feel pain:

   • In your chest​

   • In your back

   • In your head (a bad headache)

8. Notice changes in your body:

   1. Your pee (urine) is brown or red​

   2. Your vision changes quickly