Symptoms of Hypertension or High Blood Pressure
Hypertension is known as the silent killer because there are no symptoms – until the damage is already done.
Nearly a third of people who have hypertension do not know it. And nearly a third of adult Americans have high blood pressure. This means that about one in ten adult Americans has high blood pressure and doesn’t know it.
This is why it is so important to get regular blood pressure checks. Especially if you have any of the root causes or risk factors.
Many people don’t take high blood pressure as seriously as they should. The lack of physical symptoms makes it seem unimportant. It also means that people don’t always take their medications – they can’t feel the benefit of medications, but can feel the side effects.
You must see a doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms of dangerously high blood pressure.
* Recurring headaches
* Dizziness
* Unexplained sweating
* Nosebleeds
* Visual disturbances
* Shortness of breath
* Flushed cheeks
* Ringing in the ears