Stress Management

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Symptoms of High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

One of the cruel facts of hypertension is that it exhibits no distinctive symptoms. Usually, when you see any symptoms, it is usually too late. This is why hypertension is called the silent killer. The best way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to test for it, which is rather simple especially since many inexpensive home testing units are now available. (Of course you will find about hypertension when you suffer from a stroke!)

Possible symptoms of high blood pressure vary from person to person. These symptoms could also be symptoms of other health problems. Most doctors say that if you're having symptoms such as:

• Headaches

• Heart palpitations

• A tough time catching your breath after exertion

• Fatigue

• A flushed face

• Blurry vision

• Nosebleeds

• A strong need to urinate often (especially during the night)

• Tinnitus (a ringing or buzzing in the ears)

• Vertigo (feelings that you or the world is spinning dizzily)

or any combination of these, then you should have your blood pressure checked.

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