A complication of severe hypertension, this serious but uncommon condition is characterized by neurological symptoms which include transient verbal and visual disturbances, paraesthesia, disorientation, fits and sometimes loss of consciousness. It also affects the eyes, causing papilloedema. Haemorrhages may occur in the brain, usually in the area of the basal ganglia. Neurological symptoms can usually be treated effectively by controlling the patient’s hypertension.
Malignant or accelerated hypertension, a form of high blood pressure, can trigger an array of symptoms including headaches, seizures, and loss of consciousness.