{"id":205178,"date":"2018-07-07T01:44:51","date_gmt":"2018-07-07T01:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5f17670acf5743285.temporary.link\/rohsi.org\/?p=205178"},"modified":"2018-07-07T01:44:51","modified_gmt":"2018-07-07T01:44:51","slug":"symptoms-of-hypertension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rohsi.org\/?p=205178","title":{"rendered":"SYMPTOMS OF HYPERTENSION"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>By Craig Weber, MD<\/strong>\u00a0|<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/hypertension-4014076\">Hypertension\u00a0<\/a>does not usually cause any noticeable symptoms. When it does, you might experience\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/what-causes-dizziness-1191908\">dizziness<\/a>, shortness of breath, headaches, and nosebleeds, which could indicate that your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/high-blood-pressure-symptoms-1763943\">blood pressure\u00a0<\/a>is rising.\u00a0Complications such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure can occur if long-term hypertension is not adequately treated. A hypertensive emergency, which is an uncommon and dangerous event, may cause blurry vision, nausea, chest pain and anxiety.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Frequent\u00a0Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Overall, the vast majority of people who have hypertension, which is\u00a0described as chronically high blood pressure (&gt;130 mm Hg\u00a0or diastolic pressure &gt;80\u00a0mm Hg), do not experience any\u00a0symptoms of the condition. It is usually diagnosed in the doctor&#8217;s office with a simple blood pressure measurement\u00a0using a blood pressure cuff.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms that do occur, if present, may\u00a0indicate temporary fluctuations or elevations in blood pressure, and can be related to the timing of medication doses. Generally, the symptoms of hypertension\u00a0can happen at any time, do not last for long, and may recur. They include:<\/p>\n<p>Recurrent headaches:\u00a0Headaches are fairly common among people with or without hypertension. Some people with hypertension notice changes or worsening of headaches when medications\u00a0are skipped or when the blood pressure becomes higher than usual. Headaches associated with hypertension can be mild, moderate, or severe and can be of a throbbing nature.<\/p>\n<p>Dizziness:\u00a0People with hypertension may notice dizziness in relation to medication doses and blood pressure fluctuations.<\/p>\n<p>Shortness of breath:\u00a0Hypertension can cause shortness of breath as a result of the effect on the heart and lung function. Shortness of breath is more noticeable with physical exertion or exercise.<\/p>\n<p>Nosebleed:\u00a0You\u00a0may be more prone to nosebleeds if you have hypertension, although, in general, nosebleeds are not a classic\u00a0sign of high blood pressure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rare Symptoms\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Extremely high blood pressure that occurs suddenly is more likely to produce noticeable symptoms than chronic hypertension. However, it is important to know that even very high blood pressure may not produce symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Severe\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/systolic-and-diastolic-blood-pressure-1746075\">high blood pressure<\/a>\u00a0is defined as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/high-systolic-blood-pressure-treatment-1764091\">systolic pressure<\/a>\u00a0of &gt;180 mm Hg or a diastolic pressure of &gt;120 mm Hg. People with severe high blood pressure can develop symptoms quickly, including:<\/p>\n<p>Blurry vision or other vision disturbances:\u00a0Blurred vision and\u00a0vision changes are warning signs that you could be at risk of a serious health problem, such as a stroke or a heart attack.<\/p>\n<p>Headaches:\u00a0Headaches associated with very high blood pressure tend to be throbbing in nature and can develop rapidly.<\/p>\n<p>Dizziness:\u00a0The dizziness of very high blood pressure is described as vertigo (a sensation that the room is spinning).<\/p>\n<p>Nausea, vomiting or loss of appetite:\u00a0Nausea associated with severe hypertension can develop suddenly\u00a0and may be associated with dizziness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hypertensive Urgency<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A type of high blood pressure without serious symptoms is called hypertensive urgency. Hypertensive urgency is defined as\u00a0a systolic blood pressure of &gt;220 mm Hg and a diastolic blood pressure of &gt;120 mm Hg. This blood pressure is considered\u00a0high enough to put you at serious risk of sudden, life-threatening events.<\/p>\n<p>In situations of hypertensive urgency, there is no organ failure or other immediately critical conditions, but these conditions could quickly develop if the blood pressure isn\u2019t quickly brought under control.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Complications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Untreated hypertension causes serious complications, including organ damage.\u00a0Less commonly, a condition called a hypertensive emergency, which may also be called a hypertensive crisis or malignant hypertension can occur.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hypertensive Emergency<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A hypertensive emergency, unlike the similar sounding hypertensive urgency, is characterized by serious, life-threatening complications. A hypertensive emergency means that the blood pressure is\u00a0&gt;180 mm Hg\u00a0or the diastolic pressure is\u00a0&gt;120 mm Hg, and that\u00a0end-organ damage is occurring. Signs and symptoms can include shortness\u00a0of breath, anxiety, chest pain, irregular heart rate, confusion, or fainting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aneurysm Rupture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An aneurysm, which is a bulge in the wall of an artery, can form due to\u00a0a number of causes. Aneurysms can occur in the\u00a0aorta, brain, and kidneys. Hypertension contributes to aneurysm formation, and sudden elevations of blood pressure can increase the risk of an aneurysm rupture\u2014a serious event that can be fatal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vascular Disease<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hypertension increases the risk of vascular disease, characterized by\u00a0atherosclerosis (hardening and stiffening of the blood vessels) and narrowing of the arteries. Vascular disease can involve the blood vessels in the legs, heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes, causing a range of disabling or life-threatening symptoms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Heart Disease<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hypertension contributes to the development and worsening\u00a0of coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmias, and heart failure.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/causes-of-kidney-failure-3157019\"><strong>Kidney Failure<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hypertension can affect the kidneys, as their blood vessels become less able to function effectively; permanent damage is possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Respiratory Disease<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Respiratory disease can develop as a consequence of heart disease, manifesting as shortness of breath with exertion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When to See a Doctor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is important to go to your regular check-ups with your doctor. Hypertension is a common condition\u00a0and, if caught, can be treated with medication to prevent complications. However, if you experience any of the symptoms of hypertension, such as frequent headaches, recurrent dizziness, nosebleeds,\u00a0shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, don&#8217;t wait\u2014speak to your doctor immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Hypertension requires regular visits with your doctor\u00a0to monitor your progress. If\u00a0you are already on blood pressure medication and\u00a0experience any related side effects, contact your doctor to see if your regimen needs to be adjusted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When to Go to the Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A hypertensive emergency\u00a0requires immediate\u00a0emergency medical care.\u00a0The\u00a0symptoms of a hypertensive emergency include:<\/p>\n<p>Severe headaches<\/p>\n<p>Chest pain<\/p>\n<p>Palpitations<\/p>\n<p>Shortness of breath<\/p>\n<p>Severe dizziness or feeling faint<\/p>\n<p>Vision changes<\/p>\n<p>Weakness, numbness, tingling in the arms, legs, or face on one of both sides<\/p>\n<p>Trouble speaking or understanding words<\/p>\n<p>Confusion or behavioural changes<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do not attempt to lower extremely elevated blood pressure in yourself or someone else<\/strong>. While the goal is to reduce blood pressure before additional complications develop, blood pressure should be reduced over the course of hours to days, depending on severity. It is important not to lower blood pressure too quickly, because rapid blood pressure reductions can cut off the supply of blood to the brain, leading to brain damage or death.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Craig Weber, MD\u00a0| Hypertension\u00a0does not usually cause any noticeable symptoms. When it does, you might experience\u00a0dizziness, shortness of breath, headaches, and nosebleeds, which could indicate that your\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0is rising.\u00a0Complications such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure can occur if long-term hypertension is not adequately treated. 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