Hypertension

Symptoms, complications, advices—everything you need to know about this illness.

Hypertension results when the pressure the blood exerts on the arteries while it is being pumped is too heavy. It is important to treat hypertension because blood pressure that is too high can cause damage to blood vessels and even increase the risk of a cardiovascular event.

30% of men and 50% of women aged 65 to 75 years suffer from high blood pressure.

Symptoms*

Headaches, especially when waking up (often located at the back of the head)
Dizziness
Shortness of breath after exertion
Blurred vision
Confusion or drowsiness
Nosebleeds
Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet

*Most people with hypertension experience no symptoms.

Complications

Kidney disease
Retinopathy
Erectile dysfunction
Heart attack
Heart failure
Stroke
Dementia

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Hypertension

Hypertension results when the pressure the blood exerts on the arteries while it is being pumped is too heavy. It is important to treat hypertension because blood pressure that is too high can cause damage to blood vessels and even increase the risk of a cardiovascular event.

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