High blood pressure can have a variety of symptoms or none at all, however the only way to verify this dangerous condition is to have it checked. Nevertheless, there are certain factors that can make it more likely that you will develop high blood pressure, and sometimes there are symptoms you can recognize as well. In this article we will discuss many symptoms that if you notice these you should consult your doctor.
After being diagnosed with high blood pressure you need to be vigilant in your monitoring of your condition even if you are taking medication and aren't experiencing symptoms. Blood pressure can absolutely be controlled--medications, lifestyle changes and natural remedies have all been used--and it takes some time to find the best course of action for you. Therefore, once you know you have hypertension, it's especially important to have your blood pressure checked frequently to verify if the steps you are taking are effective. People who take meds, for example, may have to try different drugs in different doses before they find the best way to effectively treat their high blood pressure levels.
The consequences of untreated high blood pressure can be high and include kidney disease and diabetes. Those who don't regularly check their high blood pressure will often develop these serious conditions because their high blood pressure goes undiscovered for so long. Therefore, sometimes the first symptoms of high blood pressure that you experience may actually be the signs of kidney disease of diabetes.
Kidney problems can give you the frequent need to urinate or sometimes blood in the urine. The symptoms of diabetes include sudden weight and being more thirsty than normal. High blood pressure or not you should have any of these serious symptoms checked into.
Due to the fact that your blood pressure has already reached dangerous levels once symptoms show up, knowing the factors that cause high blood pressure are vital as well as regular checks of your blood pressure level. You are at an increased risk for developing high blood pressure, especially in your middle years, if your family has history of the disease or heart disease. For those who also have a history of smoking and/or drinking your risk for hypertension increases. Whether you have symptoms or not, if you are overweight or obese, it is important to monitor your blood pressure since this increases your risk factor as well. High blood pressure can have many different symptoms, but in many cases people are unaware of it until they have a checkup. It's possible to get your blood pressure checked in most pharmacies but if you want your reading to be accurate you'll have to check it a few different times. If you have any of these symptoms of high blood pressure or, if you know you are already at risk due to other factors, you will need to make sure to talk to your doctor regularly and get your blood pressure checked often.
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