Signs and symptoms of high blood pressure
- Many people with hypertension do not notice symptoms and may be unaware there is a problem. High blood pressure is a largely symptomless “silent killer.”
- Please note that not having any signs and symptoms does not mean your blood pressure is normal. The only way to know if you have it is to get your blood pressure measured.
- A variety of symptoms may be indirectly related to but are not always caused by, high blood pressure, such as:
- Facial flushing
- Dizziness
- Blood spot in the eyes
- headache
- vision changes
- buzzing in the ears
Risk factors:
- Several factors and variables can put you at a greater risk for developing high blood pressure (HBP or hypertension). Understanding these risk factors can help you be more aware of how likely you are to develop high blood pressure.
- High blood pressure develops slowly over time and can be related to many causes.