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According to the American Heart Association high blood pressure generally has no symptoms except sometimes at emergency levels.
Some of the symptoms that might be visible are:
- Chest pain
- Confusion
- Ear noise or buzzing
- Irregular heartbeat
- Nosebleed
- Tiredness
- Vision changes
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Shortness of breath
- Blurred vision
If you have a severe headache or any of the symptoms above, see your doctor right away. These may be signs of a complication or dangerously high blood pressure called malignant hypertension.
If you are experience symptoms this may be a good thing as they will alert you to a high blood pressure problem you may not be aware of.
If you have any type of high blood pressure, your doctor may recommend routine tests, such as a urine test (urinalysis), blood tests and an electrocardiogram (ECG) — a test that measures your heart's electrical activity. Your doctor may also recommend additional tests, such as a cholesterol test, to check for more signs of heart disease. |
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Prevention of High Blood Pressure
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- Excess weight adds to strain on the heart. Lose weight if you are overweight.
- Exercise regularly. If possible, exercise for 30 minutes on most days.
- Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products.
- Reduce total and saturated fat intake.
- Avoid smoking. If you smoke-stop. If you do not smoke don't start.
- If you have diabetes, maintain proper blood sugar levels.
- Cut your alchohol consumption to 1 or 2 alcoholic drinks per day.
- Manage your stress...
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Treatment of High Blood Pressure
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Medicines that can be used to treat high blood pressure:
- Alpha blockers
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
- Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)
- Beta-blockers
- Calcium channel blockers
- Central alpha agonists
- Diuretics
- Renin inhibitors, including aliskiren (Tekturna)
- Vasodilators
As a general rule you should exercise, lose weight, and follow a healthier diet.
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