The Silent Killer"High Blood Pressure".

 

Over the long term, increased pressure can cause health issues including heart disease. Hypertension is quite common. Hypertension typically develops over the course of several years. usually,you don't notice any symptoms,but even without symptoms,high blood pressure can cause damage to your blood vessels and organs, especially the brain,heart,eyes and kidneys.

What is High Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure increases to unhealthy levels.your blood pressure measurement takes into account how much blood is passing through our blood vessels and the amount of resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping.Narrow arteries increase resistance. The narrower your arteries are,the higher your blood pressure will be.

What Are The Symptoms of Hypertension?

Hypertension is generally a silent condition.many people won't experience any symptoms.it may take years or even decades for the condition to reach levels severe enough that symptoms become obvious. Even then,these symptoms may be attributed to other issues.

Symptoms of severe hypertension can include:

1. Headaches

2. Shortness of breath

3. Nose bleeds

4. Flushing

5. Dizziness

6. Chest pain

7. Visual changes

8. Blood in the urine.

The symptoms require immediate medical attention. They don't occur in everyone with hypertension,but waiting for a symptom of this condition to appear could be fatal.