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Hypertension Symptoms
The physical symptoms of hypertension can vary a great deal and it has the same symptoms as other medical conditions. A common occurrence for people is to visit a doctor for one illness and be told that the real problem is hypertension.
Hypertension can affect all the major organs of the body, including the heart, kidneys and liver. It is also effects ones ision and it can be a major cause of strokes.
The physical symptoms of high blood pressure can include giddiness, headaches, blurry vision, tremors, convulsions and difficulty in walking or exerting oneself and clinical depression, among other things.
Difficulty in even minor physical exertion and unusual tiredness may be signs of cardiac damage from high blood pressure. Excessive perspiration and breathlessness can also signal this condition. This is a serious situation and calls for immediate medical attention.
Damage to kidneys can cause symptoms like increase in frequency of urination or pain while passing urine. The skin may appear to be dull due to dehydration and electrolyte loss.
Hypertension can affect vision causing lesions in the ocular region. If left untreated, it can cause loss of vision.
The problem is that many of these symptoms can cause the doctor to suspect other diseases. Sometimes high blood pressure can be a symptom of another medical condition. Testing may be necessary to zero in on the real problem.
Some of the symptoms of hypertension are similar to those of diabetes. Some are even similar to that of a person who is heavily drunk!
In fact, there have been cases where hypertension was not detected or treated because it was assumed that the symptoms were induced by alcohol.
If you think you may have high blood pressure you can easily monitor it yourself or consult a health care professional. Many grocery stores as well as drug stores like Walgreens and Rite Aid have blood pressure devices. Pharmacy staff is always glad to help show you how the device works if you have questions. Get your blood pressure checked regularly is a big step in heart disease prevention and cure.
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