In most cases, high blood pressure shows no symptoms or warning signs. Sadly, many people do not realise they are affected until the disorder manifests itself in a serious form such as a heart attack or stroke.
Only 27% of people with hypertension are being treated and have their blood pressure under control, although this figure is improving.
In some instances there are warning signs that something is wrong. Rapidly increasing blood pressure can lead to headaches and throbbing sensations in the head.
If blood pressure is permanently elevated, it can cause any of the following: - Tiredness
- Confusion
- Disturbed vision
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Anxiety
- Sweating
- Redness of the skin, especially the face
- Muscle tremors
- Angina-like chest pain
- Nose bleeds
- 'Awareness' of the heartbeat
- Hissing/buzzing in the ears
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Since there are often no obvious signs that a person has high blood pressure, examining your lifestyle and personal risk factors will indicate your risk of developing high blood pressure.
02/06/2009
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