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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) says about 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. may have high blood pressure (HBP) or hypertension. Many people called HBP the "Silent Killer" because it does not have any known symptoms. When left unchecked, the disease causes damage to the heart, kidneys, blood vessels, and other parts of the body.
Blood pressure measures the force of the heartbeat as it moves blood, which contains oxygen, to all parts of the body. As blood flows through arteries and veins, it stretches the tissue that makes, up the walls. We describe this "force" in numerical terms, such as "one-twenty over eighty," "120/80," which measures blood pressure in two ways:
- As the heart beats and pumps blood through the vessels or systolic blood pressure--top number.
- The heart when it's in the rest state or diastolic blood pressure--bottom number.
According to NHLBI, blood pressure readings of less than 120/80 milliliters of Mercury (mmHg) -- for both numbers-- represent a normal reading.
Remember, you will not become aware of HBP with signs or symptoms.
In rare cases, an individual with HBP may experience a headache, dizziness or nosebleeds. By then, the high blood pressure may have reached a critical stage or become "life-threatening." NHLBI defines high blood pressure as blood pressure readings over 140/90 mmHg.
HBP readings between 120139 or 8089, warn of pre-hypertension. Readings of 130/80 mmHg, or higher for individuals who have Diabetes or chronic kidney disease, indicate high blood pressure. HBP numbers vary for children and teenagers.
Having the proper blood pressure helps you form a solid foundation for maintaining good health. Make it part of your health check routine to "know your blood pressure numbers," even when you feel good and healthy. Take multiple blood pressure readings over a three-day period and calculate your average blood pressure.
Persons with pre-hypertension or HBP must work with their health care practitioners and take the steps required to get the disease under control. Individuals with normal blood pressure should work with their health care team to maintain normal blood pressure and healthy lifestyle.
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What are common high blood pressure symptoms?
High Blood Pressure commonly and often causes no symptoms at all, that is why it is called the Silent Killer. Sometimes symptoms such as - headaches, nosebleeds, dizziness, flushed face and fatigue can occur, but these symptoms can also appear in someone whose blood pressure is not high.
What are some symptoms of a high blood pressure episodes?
Episodes of high blood pressure may be accompanied by symptoms such as headache, sweating, palpitations, and anxiety.
Can you have heart symptoms without high blood pressure?
yes
What are the symptoms of high blood pressure and high sugar levels?
High blood pressure can produce symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, headache, nausea and vomiting and chest pain. People often do not seek medical care until they have symptoms arising from the organ damage caused by chronic (ongoing, long-term) high blood pressure
What are the symptoms of having high blood pressure?
The best place to find out is your doctors. There are many symptoms of high blood pressure, these include: headaches, dizziness and black-outs. Often though many people do not have any symptoms.
What do patients feel with high blood pressure?
Usually a person with high blood pressure feel no symptoms. Very dangerous condition.
What are the symptoms of a high blood pressure?
There are very few recognizable symptoms to high blood pressure. The symptoms usually occur when your blood pressure is so high that it is dangerous in an immediate way. You may experience difficulty breathing, headaches, pounding in your ears or blood in the urine. The only way to know for sure is regular readings done at home or by your GP.
I wondered what are the symptoms of high blood pressure?
There are no common high blood pressure symptoms at the pressures usually encountered in a hypertensive person. This is why it also goes by the sinister name of the 'Silent Killer'. With extremely high blood pressure however symptoms such as headache, nosebleeds, facial flushing or visual disturbance can occur. This is an emergency. Other symptoms occure when one has had high blood pressure for a long time and there are complications - so the symptoms will then depend upon the organ affected, for example, heart, kidney or brain.
What are signs and symptoms of metabolic abnormalities?
Signs and symptoms of metabolic abnormalities include high blood pressure and obesity. You may also suffer from high blood sugar level and high cholesterol.
Can high blood pressure cause nausea?
yes...there are some symptoms of high blood pressure like headache,blurred vision,dizziness etc...one of them is nausea....
How can a person know if the symptoms they have are related to high blood pressure ?
High blood pressure can often be symptomless. Often times, drug stores have machines that provide free blood pressure testing. Try one of those or schedule a doctor visit to know whether you have high blood pressure for sure.
What is the symptoms of high blood pressure in human body?
head ache ,unwell breathing,
