Conditions & Diseases: Cardiovascular System

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Introduction & Overview
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Types
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Causes & Risk Factors
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Signs & Symptoms
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Medical Tests & Diagnosis Methods
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Treatment Options

Signs & Symptoms

Generally hypertension does not exhibit any visible symptoms; however some of the symptoms indicate HBP. The symptoms include:

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Blurred vision
• Bleeding of nose
• Headache lasting for several days
• Palpitations or irregular heartbeats
• Shortness of breath (11)
• Excessive sweating
• Paleness of skin
• Ringing or buzzing in ears
• Erectile dysfunction (impotence)
• Anxiety or nervousness (3)

See Also:
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Introduction & Overview
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Types
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Causes & Risk Factors
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Signs & Symptoms
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Medical Tests & Diagnosis Methods
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Treatment Options

Article by Kona Vishnu, MS
Medical Writer,
OmniMedicalSearch.com