High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition defined by chronically high blood pressure against the artery walls and associated with dangerous long-term effects, such as heart disease. Blood pressure is a function of both the strength of your heart's contractions and the stiffness of your arteries, which prevents blood from flowing as easily. When the heart pumps more blood through the same diameter of artery, the blood pressure rises.
Patients with hypertension frequently disregard their condition's early warning signs because they do not make the connection between their symptoms and the gravity of their illness.
According to Healthline, the signs of hypertension are given below:
1. The occurrence of headaches repeatedly.
Headaches are equally common in people who have hypertension. Some people with hypertension report an increase in headache frequency and/or severity if their therapy is ever halted. Headaches caused by hypertension can range greatly in both intensity and frequency.
2. Exhaustion, tiredness or fatigue
If you feel weary all the time, it could be because of your blood pressure numbers. When we remark that we are weary, what we really mean is that we are tired and have no energy. It may also cause disruptions to your daily activities.
3. Dizziness or feeling faint
The patient may feel as though someone is beating on their chest, neck, or ears due to the elevated blood pressure. This sometimes causes dizziness or vertigo.
4. Blurred vision
Hypertension blurs one's eyesight, making it harder to focus. When blood vessels inside the eyes are damaged owing to excessive blood pressure, a condition known as hypertensive retinopathy develops. If you notice a change in your vision, even if you are ignorant that you have high blood pressure, you should get the blood pressure checked and treated immediately.
5. Chest pain and difficulty breathing.
If you are experiencing severe chest pain and/or breathing difficulties, you should seek medical attention immediately. Even if your BP is normal, you still need to consult a doctor. Having your blood pressure checked at each medical checkup is still recommended.
6. Flushed face.
A flushed appearance or blood spot development in the eyes might occur when blood vessels in the face widen. Possibly indicative of hypertension.
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