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SIGNS YOUR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE IS GOING TO KILL YOU<\/b><\/p>\n

By:\u00a0Meg Dowell<\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Many people live with high blood pressure and don\u2019t know they have it. Whether you\u2019re aware of your condition or not, it\u00a0harms your health<\/a>\u00a0over time if it goes untreated. There are many symptoms uncommon in most people with high blood pressure \u2014 unless their lives are in immediate danger. Here\u2019s how to tell if your blood pressure is out of control \u2014 and what you can do about it.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re feeling dizzy<\/b><\/p>\n

The\u00a0American Heart Association<\/a>\u00a0clarifies that high blood pressure does not frequently cause dizziness. Sometimes, it\u2019s a side effect of certain blood pressure medications. However, sudden dizziness or loss of balance could mean you are having a stroke as a result of high blood pressure. According to the\u00a0CDC<\/a>, around 140,000 die of a stroke every year<\/p>\n

You\u2019re suffering from constant headaches<\/b><\/p>\n

There are many different types of headaches, and their root causes vary. According to\u00a0Harvard Health<\/a>, headaches may be the only sign of high blood pressure in some people. If you\u2019re suffering persistent headaches and that\u2019s not normal for you, your blood pressure could be to blame. Severe headaches could signal something called a hypertensive crisis \u2014 which actually needs immediate medical treatment.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re not making an effort to change your habits<\/b><\/p>\n

If a health professional has given you a list of guidelines to follow to control your high blood pressure, and you aren\u2019t following that list, your life could be in danger. The\u00a0National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute<\/a>\u00a0warns that not taking charge of your blood pressure can lead to serious complications. These include kidney disease, eye damage, and even devastating damage to your brain.<\/p>\n

You can\u2019t control it no matter what you do<\/b><\/p>\n

Resistant hypertension<\/a>, or resistant high blood pressure, occurs when your blood pressure levels don\u2019t respond as readily to lifestyle changes and medications as they should. You might have to continue to make behavior changes, try new medications, and monitor your pressures to figure out when they\u2019re at their highest and why. If you don\u2019t put in the extra effort, you\u2019re putting your health at risk.<\/p>\n

What happens if you don\u2019t change?<\/b><\/p>\n

According to\u00a0Mayo Clinic<\/a>, chronic, uncontrolled high blood pressure can become life-threatening. Long-term damage to your arteries can put you at risk for an aneurysm. Consistent high readings can also lead to heart disease, heart failure, and increase your risk of having a heart attack. You could also have a stroke or develop dementia.<\/p>\n

Is your blood pressure normal?<\/b><\/p>\n

Doctors interpret your blood pressure using two different numbers. According to the\u00a0American Heart Association<\/a>, the top number should read less than 120, and the bottom number should read less than 80. If your blood pressure reads 160 over 100 or higher, you\u2019re at the highest stage of hypertension. Anything higher than 180 over 110 requires immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n

Easy changes that can improve blood pressure<\/b><\/p>\n

Usually, medication and a number of lifestyle changes work together to effectively keep your blood pressure within a safe range. According to\u00a0Healthline<\/a>, exercise can make a huge difference \u2014 around 150 minutes of moderate activity per week. Limiting your added sugar, alcohol, and processed food intake also helps. Make sure you\u2019re managing your stress and getting enough sleep, too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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