Hypertension popularly called High Blood Pressure is a strain on the walls of the arteries. It leads to serious health issues that can be life-threatening e.g heart failure, vision loss, stroke, kidney disease, etc.
Unfortunately, most people with high blood pressure will not experience any symptoms, until later. This is why people often call hypertension the “silent killer.” However, it can be controlled by paying close attention to how your body works, new ways you react to things, weakness, pain, and any strange occurrence that never used to happen to you.
When the blood pressure reaches about 180/120 mm Hg, it becomes a hypertensive crisis, which is a medical emergency. So constantly go for medical checkups.
If your blood pressure is extremely high, these are the likely symptoms:
1. Severe headaches
If you constantly have severe headaches that remain untreatable, this may be a sign that you are hypertensive.
2. Body fatigue
Do you get tired easily doing a little task? Do you get weak after doing any chore? Then your heart may be giving you a warning.
3. Vision problems
Have your eyes gone dim all of a sudden? If your vision used to be very good but turned bad, then you need to check it.
4. Chest pain
If you are experiencing severe pain in your chest, please pay attention to this and ensure you visit your doctor.
5. Difficulty in breathing
If you have never had a history of asthma and you have difficulty breathing, then there really is something to be worried about and it just could be hypertension.
6. Blood in urine
This is one of the most common signs. The moment you catch a glimpse of blood in your urine, please take precautions and see a doctor immediately.
7, Pounding chest, neck, or ears
This is another common symptom of hypertension every woman should look out for and take seriously.