- Main symptoms of hypertension
- Symptoms of hypertension in pregnancy
- What to do to lower high blood pressure
The symptoms of hypertension, also called high blood pressure, although uncommon, can arise when the pressure is much higher than normal, which is about 140 x 90 mmHg, and there may be nausea, dizziness, excessive tiredness, blurred vision, difficulty in breathing and chest pain.
Hypertension is a silent disease that evolves slowly, producing no symptoms until a crisis occurs. Thus, it is recommended that blood pressure be checked at least once a year in the doctor's office, especially if you have a family history, so that serious complications, such as infarction or kidney failure, for example, can be prevented.
Main symptoms of hypertension
Hypertension symptoms are rare to appear and, therefore, this disease is considered silent. The symptoms usually appear when the pressure rises from one hour to the next, characterizing a hypertensive crisis, being some of the possible symptoms:
- Sickness and dizziness; Strong headache; Bleeding from the nose; Ringing in the ears; Difficulty breathing; Excessive tiredness; Blurry vision; Chest pain; Loss of consciousness; Excessive anxiety.
In addition, due to high blood pressure, damage to the eyes, kidneys and heart is possible. Therefore, if symptoms are noticed it is important to go to the hospital as soon as possible, or to take the medicine indicated by the cardiologist, so that the symptoms and the hypertensive crisis are controlled. See what to do in the high blood pressure crisis.
Symptoms of hypertension in pregnancy
Hypertension in pregnancy, also called high blood pressure in pregnancy, is a serious condition that needs to be identified and treated quickly to prevent the development of pre-eclampsia, which is a serious condition that can result in the mother's coma and death and of the baby.
In addition to the symptoms that can be noticed during a hypertensive crisis, in high blood pressure in pregnancy there can also be exaggerated swelling of the legs and feet and severe abdominal pain. Learn how to identify the symptoms of hypertension in pregnancy.
What to do to lower high blood pressure
It is important that the cardiologist is consulted so that the best treatment option is indicated. In addition, it is recommended that actions be taken to prevent new crises, such as practicing physical activity, changing eating habits, moderating alcohol consumption, avoiding fatty foods and maintaining an adequate weight.
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