Signs of Hypertension: High blood pressure or hypertension is a condition in which the flow of blood passing through the artery puts pressure on the walls of the artery. This pressure increases in case of extreme stress, which increases the chances of hypertension. According to the National Family Health Survey, the problem of hypertension has been found in 24% of men and 21% of women.
It is also called a silent killer, because it increases suddenly in any situation and can give serious consequences. Therefore, it is important to understand the symptoms of hypertension, so that its serious consequences can be avoided.
Let us know about some such warning signs of Hypertension-
- Headache: This is a very common symptom of hypertension, but it is not necessary that all patients of high BP have headache problem.
- Shortness of breath: Physical activities like climbing stairs, working out, running etc. immediately cause shortness of breath, due to which the person becomes unable to do them.
- Dizziness: Due to high BP, the head starts feeling heavy, which can also cause dizziness.
- Chest pain: Chest pain or discomfort during any physical activity. This is also possible due to overthinking, when the brain is stressed and a state of mental stress arises. This causes blood pressure to increase rapidly and dizziness and head spin occur.
- Blurred vision: Due to high BP, the blood vessels of the retina can be damaged, which leads to blurred vision.
- Other symptoms of high BP: Rapid heartbeat, feeling tired and faint, difficulty in breathing, nose bleeding are other symptoms of high BP, which need attention.
How to avoid Hypertension
To avoid high BP, focus on losing weight, avoid eating too much salt, adopt a stress-free lifestyle, exercise regularly, pay attention to the symptoms and contact the doctor immediately if you feel any symptoms. After confirmation, take the prescribed medicines regularly, because there are many risks of leaving BP medicine. Therefore, keeping in mind the dangerous symptoms of high BP, live a stress-free life.
Disclaimer: The advice and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor if you have any questions or problems.
