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High blood pressure, or hypertension
, can happen to anyone. In fact, well over 20% of adults in Western Europe and the U.S.A. have high blood pressure. People are more at risk of developing the illness if they fall into any of the following groups:- People with blood relatives who have hypertension
- Men over the age of 55
- Women over the age of 65
- Post-menopausal women
- Some women who take birth control pills
- People who get little or no regular physical activity
- People who eat a poor diet, with a high salt intake (see our High Blood Pressure Diet Site)
- People who smoke
- People who are overweight
- People with high cholesterol
- People with diabetes
Other Signs and Common Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
The majority of people with mild to moderate high blood pressure cannot tell when their blood pressure is too high. In fact, about one–third of hypertensive people are not aware of any high blood pressure symptoms at all. Less obvious symptoms of high blood pressure may be felt as;- Fatigue
- Confusion
- Nausea or upset stomach
- Vision changes or problems
- Excessive sweating
- Paleness or redness of skin
- Nosebleeds
- Anxiety or nervousness
- Palpitations (strong, fast or obviously irregular heartbeat)
- Ringing or buzzing in the ears
- Impotence
Together with headaches and dizziness, these are also the most common symptoms experienced by sufferers of STRESS. It’s hardly
surprising then, that the two conditions are closely related. If you’re feeling very stressed at the moment you’re probably
showing all the symptoms of high blood pressure too.
So, if high blood pressure symptoms often go unnoticed by sufferers, then the only way to know for sure if you have high blood pressure, is to be tested for it.
You can find out if you have high blood pressure by having your blood pressure checked regularly by your family doctor. Most doctors will diagnose a person with high blood pressure on the basis of a number of readings, taken over several occasions. A consistent blood pressure reading of 140/90 mm Hg or higher is considered high blood pressure.
Some people may exhibit high blood pressure symptoms only when they visit the doctor's office. This condition is called "white-coat hypertension."If hypertension is not detected and treated, then high blood pressure symptoms can go on to manifest themselves as life-threatening complications. Prolonged, increased pressure on the inner walls of blood vessels can make the vessels less flexible over time and more vulnerable to the buildup of fatty deposits in a process known as atherosclerosis.
Another serious symptom of high blood pressure
shows up when weakened portions of the blood vessel wall can balloon, forming an aneurysm. If an aneurysm ruptures, internal hemorrhaging (bleeding) results. Both atherosclerosis and a ruptured aneurysm in the brain can lead to a stroke. Unfortunately the symptoms of high blood pressure may not show up until it’s too late!
Other high blood pressure symptoms may be present, people may experience chest pain (angina), shortness of breath or other symptoms
related to heart disease or underlying damage to the heart. Hypertension forces the heart to work harder. This extra work causes the
muscles of the heart to enlarge, and eventually the enlarged heart becomes inefficient in pumping blood. An enlarged heart may lead to
heart failure, where the heart can not pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.
Where symptoms of high blood pressure remain undetected,
others may develop to indicate a problem. Increased blood pressure may damage the small blood vessels within the kidneys. The kidneys then become unable to filter blood efficiently, and waste products may build up in the blood in a condition known as uremia. Without medical treatment, kidney failure will result.If you think that you are showing symptoms of high blood pressure but have not spoken to your doctor about it, then consider making an appointment to have your blood pressure checked out as soon as possible. You've probably heard the stories of seemingly healthy people in their 30s, 40s, 50s or 60s suddenly having a stroke or heart attack out of the blue. The cause is sometimes related to high blood pressure symptoms that have been left undiagnosed.
Even if you do not show any symptoms of high blood pressure, it’s worth considering having regular check ups because modern day lifestyles are becoming less healthy and more stressed. There are greater pressures on us than ever before and we frequently leave our health to chance, only acting when it’s too late. Adopting a healthier lifestyle will make a great difference to our future chances of developing hypertension.
Consider your health: Do you have a family history of hypertension or heart disease?
Consider your lifestyle:- Do you get little or no regular physical exercise?
- Are you overweight for your height, age, and build?
- Do you smoke or use tobacco?
- Do you eat a lot of salty foods or add a lot of salt to your food?
- Is your diet high in cholesterol and/or saturated fats? (see our High Blood Pressure Diet Site)
- Do you drink alcohol?
- Are you stressed or anxious at work and/or at home?
If you can answer "yes" to any of these common high blood pressure symptoms, it is essential that you consult with your doctor for further testing.
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