Detecting Common Symptoms of Hypertension

Hypertension or commonly called high blood pressure is the result of an unusually higher rate of force that is applied by the flowing blood in the arteries to its walls. This happens when a person’s large arteries become inflexible and small blood vessels turn narrower. But one does not see these internal organs and so how does a person know if he has hypertension.

The following are symptoms of hypertension that may occur in groups or individually. Others maybe caused by non-hypertensive factors; however, these hypertension symptoms are discussed in a manner that is closely related to high blood pressure.

* Severe headache may be common but studies revealed that there were more headaches experienced by hypertensive people than those who are not.

* Chest pains are displayed with breathing difficulty.

* Fatigue and confusion also go along with faster heartbeat.

* Heart palpitation, when considered one of the symptoms of hypertension, occurs along with headache, dizziness, visual changes, nosebleeds and nausea.

* A flushed face occurs because the face weakens during high pressure of blood as well as the arms and legs.

* Blurry vision is one of the most common symptoms of hypertension that takes place along with headache, nose bleeding and nausea.

* Nosebleed, also called epistaxis, is usually hard to stop because of blood that is pumping at a higher pressure making it longer for the blood to clot.

* Weakness polyuria refers to a strong need to urinate frequently, especially, during the night.

* Tinnitus, which displays buzzing in the ears, is caused by other factors. But when associated with high blood pressure, the buzzing is often amplified.

* Vertigo or feelings that you or the world is spinning dizzily also occurs along with other symptoms of hypertension like headache, blurry vision and nausea.

It is important to note that high blood pressure does not show signs of presence. Research says that one-third of patients had not experienced any symptoms of hypertension. While this illness is caused by one of multiple factors such as excessive drinking of liquor, poor eating habits, inactivity and lack of exercise, and family history, one can only know if he has high blood pressure when he has already checked up with his doctor.

The problem, though, is that people with hypertension were diagnosed when they were over 50 years old. It is true that there is a higher risk of getting high blood pressure when someone reaches above 50. But there is nothing safer than to be extra watchful of your body, especially, during these days of health degrading lifestyle.