what are common signs of high blood pressure?
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A few people with high blood pressure may have headaches, shortness of breath or nosebleeds, but these signs and symptoms aren't specific and usually don't occur until high blood pressure has reached a severe or life-threatening stage.
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['headaches.', 'feeling dizzy.', 'flushing.', 'a pounding heartbeat.', 'swollen ankles.']
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['headaches.', 'shortness of breath.', 'nosebleeds.', 'flushing.', 'dizziness.', 'chest pain.', 'visual changes.', 'blood in the urine.']
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Dizziness may be a warning sign of high blood pressure, warned LloydsPharmacy. People who are constantly feeling slightly dizzy should speak to their GP and ask for a blood pressure check, it said. That could even extend to people who often feel dizzy after standing up.
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['Low blood pressure.', 'Fatigue.', 'Elevation of serum potassium levels.', 'Hormone imbalance.', 'Infections.', 'Increased stress levels.', 'Excessive cortisol levels.']
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['Elevated pulse and blood pressure.', 'Anxiety, nervous energy, tremors.', 'Feeling irritable, overemotional, erratic, or depressed.', 'Difficulty concentrating.', 'Difficulty sleeping.', 'Fatigue.', 'Feeling overheated, even when others are cold.', 'Diarrhea.']
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High blood pressure emergencies In these situations, high blood pressure can cause: Memory loss, personality changes, trouble concentrating, irritability or progressive loss of consciousness.
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Like all medicines, high blood pressure medicines can sometimes cause side effects. Some people have common problems like headaches, dizziness or an upset stomach. These problems are small compared to what could happen if you do not take your medicine.
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['headaches.', 'dizziness.', 'flushing.', 'a pounding heartbeat.', 'swollen ankles.', 'constipation.']
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Things to consider All medicines can have side effects. Some possible side effects of high blood pressure medicines include: Chest pain, heart palpitations (the feeling that your heart is racing), or arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat). Cough, fever, congestion, upper respiratory tract infection, or flu-like symptoms.
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['Lightheadedness.', 'Low blood pressure.', 'Slower heart rate.', 'Drowsiness.', 'Constipation.', 'Swelling of feet ankles and legs.', 'Increased appetite.', 'Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)']
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Signs of high or low blood pressure like very bad headache or dizziness, passing out, or change in eyesight. Trouble breathing, slow breathing, or shallow breathing. Slow heartbeat. Trouble controlling body movements, twitching, change in balance, trouble swallowing or speaking.
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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Symptoms & Signs a pounding sensation in the neck, chest, or ears.
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High blood pressure can damage the small blood vessels in your kidneys and stop them from working properly. This can cause a number of symptoms, including: tiredness.
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Sudden dizziness, loss of balance or coordination and trouble walking are all warning signs of a stroke. High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for stroke.
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The “silent killer” Blood pressure can increase without any noticeable symptoms. You can have high blood pressure and experience no obvious symptoms until you experience a stroke or heart attack. In some people, severe high blood pressure can result in nosebleeds, headaches, or dizziness.
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High blood pressure can seriously affect the circulation causing pain in the legs with walking, cold feet, and stroke. Fortunately, when high blood pressure is detected early, treated, and monitored, the consequences of high blood pressure can be avoided.