(High blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is common but can be serious if not treated.
People with high blood pressure may not feel symptoms. The only way to know is to get your blood pressure checked.
Things that increase the risk of having high blood pressure include:
- older age
- genetics
- being overweight or obese
- not being physically active
- high-salt diet
- drinking too much alcohol
Lifestyle changes like eating a healthier diet, quitting tobacco and being more active can help lower blood pressure. Some people may still need to take medicines.
SYMPTOMS OF THYROID
There is no specific symptom of hypertension. People may remain unaware about it even if the reading of blood pressure reaches at alarming level. Very few people have nosebleed, headache or breath shortness. But all these signs are not specially related with hypertension and person will never get these symptoms until the blood pressure has come to life-threatening level