Does hypertension have warning signs?
High blood pressure usually has no warning signs or symptoms, and many people do not know they have it. Measuring your blood pressure is the only way to know whether you have high blood pressure.
What are the types of hypertension?
There are two main types of high blood pressure: primary and secondary high blood pressure.:
- Primary, or essential, high blood pressure is the most common type of high blood pressure.
- Secondary high blood pressure is caused by another medical condition or use of certain medicines.
What are the signs and symptoms of hypertension?
Hypertension is called a “silent killer”. Most people with hypertension are unaware of the problem because it may have no warning signs or symptoms. For this reason, it is essential that blood pressure is measured regularly. When symptoms do occur, they can include early morning headaches, nosebleeds, irregular heart rhythms, vision changes,
What is high blood pressure Spanish?
High Blood Pressure Spanish High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Presión arterial alta (hipertensión) Blood pressure is the force put on the walls of the blood vessels with each heartbeat. Blood pressure helps move blood through your body. Taking Your Blood Pressure
What happens when high blood pressure is left undetected?
In most cases, the damage done by high blood pressure (HBP, or hypertension) takes place over time. Left undetected (or uncontrolled), high blood pressure can lead to: Heart attack — High blood pressure damages arteries that can become blocked and prevent blood flow to the heart muscle.
What happens when your blood pressure is too high?
As the blood pressure drastically increases to critical levels, the pain is built up in the head, causing migraine or a severe headache. The malignant hypertension is usually associated with chest pains, blurred vision, and nausea.