High Blood Pressure Signs You Should Be Aware Of

There are high blood pressure signs you should be aware of, regardless if you are taking birth control pills or not (if you’re wondering about different approaches, see whether birth control pills can be taken continuously). However, for most high blood pressure sufferers, recognizing signs can be easier said than done. The reason is because high blood pressure generally has no symptoms due to the fact that the basic warning signs associated with it are extremely vague.

Basic warning of high blood pressure signs

The following are the basic warning signs of high blood pressure you should be aware of:

1. Headaches (if you’re unsure whether your headaches could be more serious, here’s how to tell if you have a migraine)
2. Dizziness
3. Nosebleeds
4. Flushed face
5. Fatigue.

As you can see, from the above list of symptoms, it is easy for someone to ignore or mistake these symptoms as another problem. This is why high blood pressure is commonly known as “the silent killer”, because for those who don’t receive regular blood pressure checkups, it usually isn’t until one experiences the more extreme symptoms that he/she seeks medical attention.

The following extreme high blood pressure signs occur if high blood pressure (blood pressure is equal to or greater than 140/90 mmHg) has been persistent, severe, and left untreated for a long time. The symptoms are usually the result of damage that has been done to the brain, eyes, kidneys, and heart (you can also review the top risk factors of heart disease to better understand overall cardiovascular risk).

Common Symptoms

• Severe unexplained headache
• Fatigue
• Restlessness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Shortness of breath
• Blurred vision
• Chest pain or shortness of breath after slight exertion

More extreme signs include:

• Eye damage and loss of vision
• Organ failure – kidneys and/or heart fail
• Heart attack
• Stroke or a transient ischemic attack (better known as a mini-stroke)
• Aneurysm
• Peripheral arterial disease
• Brain swelling – this is rare but can cause drowsiness and coma.

Note: if you are experiencing any of the above extreme signs, visit your hospital emergency department immediately.

How can high blood pressure be treated?

First of all, regardless of whether you have high blood pressure signs or not, always have your blood pressure checked annually, and inform your doctor if you have a family history of hypertension, kidney failure, heart attack, or stroke, as this increases your risk.

That being said, high blood pressure can be managed through lifestyle changes, but depending on the severity of the condition, some individuals may benefit from a combination of lifestyle changes and medical treatment. (For more on medication-based approaches to hypertension, you can read about treating hypertension with Tenex.)

Lifestyle changes

Food

Limit and eliminate food products that encourage high blood pressure, including table salt, cooking salt, salty and processed foods, foods high in saturated fat, sugary foods and drinks, caffeine, and alcohol (learn more about why high salt intake is costing lives & money).

Quit smoking

Nicotine in cigarettes causes the blood vessels to constrict and increases blood pressure.

Exercise

Physical activity actually works to reduce blood pressure, while inactivity increases blood pressure. Exercise is a great way to keep your body healthy and strong, and is a fantastic way to lose and maintain a good weight (you may find it helpful to compare fitness vs. fatness and which affects blood pressure more).

Lose weight

If you are exceptionally overweight or obese, you are putting excess pressure on your heart. You must reduce your weight by incorporating regular exercise and healthy eating habits into your lifestyle. Avoid crash diets as these can only make your condition worse (here are 6 ways to lose weight naturally).

Medication

If your doctor feels you require medication to help control your high blood pressure signs, you may be prescribed medication to help relieve the stress that is being placed on your heart, organs and blood vessels including: diuretics (water pills), beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), angiotensin–converting enzyme(ACE) inhibitors, Alpha–blockers, etc. (You can also read about other blood-pressure medications such as using Apresoline to treat high blood pressure and Tarka for hypertension treatment.)

Remember, although medications can help, lifestyle changes are essential for controlling high blood pressure.

You must realize that high blood pressure can go undetected for years and cause no symptoms while still damaging the blood vessels, heart, and other organs. Therefore, if you suspect you have high blood pressure signs, are unsure if you do, or even if you don’t, always visit your health care provider annually to have your blood pressure checked. Monitoring your blood pressure and taking action to control it when it’s high is the only way you can protect yourself from the silent killer.

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