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High blood pressure or hypertension is a condition that you really need to be wary of. High blood pressure can trigger a stroke which can cause sudden death. You need to be careful about this condition, especially since high blood pressure can appear without symptoms.
Quoted from the Cleveland Clinic, symptoms of high blood pressure usually only appear when the condition gets worse. However, the symptoms of high blood pressure are often underestimated because they resemble the symptoms of ordinary illnesses.
Even though high blood pressure that has symptoms has the risk of triggering more serious complications, such as heart disease, kidney disease and even stroke. Therefore, symptoms of high blood pressure should not be taken lightly and must be treated immediately.
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Symptoms of High Blood Pressure that are Often Ignored
1. Headache
One of the symptoms of high blood pressure that is often ignored is headaches. In fact, headaches are a sign that high blood pressure is at a very severe level.
Quoted from Healthline, people with high blood pressure generally do not experience headaches. But if the blood pressure is at a very high number, such as 180/120 mmHg, then the sufferer will experience symptoms of a severe headache. This headache will be felt on both sides and will get worse with activity.
Therefore, if you have a risk of high blood pressure and experience headaches, immediately consult a doctor to prevent more serious possibilities.
2. Chest Pain
The next symptom of high blood pressure is pain in the chest. Quoted from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) page, high blood pressure can cause damage to the arteries.
When damaged, the arteries become less elastic, affecting their function in carrying blood and oxygen from the heart. This is what causes chest pain in people with high blood pressure.
3. Pain in the neck
Have you ever suddenly felt pain in the nape of your neck? Don’t take it lightly, because it could be a symptom of high blood pressure.
Quoted from Science Daily, neck muscles have an important role in influencing the part of the brain that regulates functions such as breathing and blood pressure. Nerve signals in the neck also function to ensure adequate blood supply to the brain when changing body posture, such as from sitting to standing.
If the nervous signal system between the neck and the brain is disturbed, it can cause symptoms of pain or pain in the nape.
4. Ringing Ears
Another symptom of high blood pressure that is often ignored is ringing in the ears or tinnitus. Quoted from Soundly, this happens when the blood flowing through the blood vessels in the head, sinuses or ears flows too fast. This causes turbulence in blood flow, giving rise to the sensation of ringing in the ears.
5. Nausea and Vomiting
Blood pressure that is too high can cause damage to blood vessels, including the brain. When this happens, there will be increased pressure in the head which then triggers dizziness, nausea and vomiting.
6. Blurred Vision
Blurred vision is also one of the symptoms of high blood pressure that is often overlooked. Quoted from the American Heart Association page, high blood pressure can cause blood vessels in the eyes to burst, causing vision problems. This condition is also called hypertensive retinopathy.
Apart from that, hypertension can also trigger blockages in blood vessels, which in the long term risks causing damage to the optic nerve.
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2023-11-19 10:11:07
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