Any adult or child who is experiencing a blood pressure reading of 180/120 or higher and displaying symptoms including chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, or numbness, should seek medical attention immediately as this could be indicative of organ damage. If you are pregnant and your blood pressure is resting around 240/90 or higher, medical attention should be sought out immediately. Hypertension can be indicated starting at a blood pressure reading of 140/90 and worsens in severity as the number increases, eventually leading into a hypertensive crisis if it continues to climb, so any higher-than-normal blood pressure reading should be assessed by a medical professional to prevent the life-threatening risks associated with hypertension. Everyone's body can react a bit differently to minor increases in blood pressure, so if your blood pressure has only increased slightly but you are experiencing symptoms associated with high blood pressure, medical attention should be sought out as soon as possible.