02/12/2025
Here are some alarm signals to watch out for, that may be giving you vital information about your blood pressure. !!!!!!
It’s tricky because many people with high blood pressure (Hypertension) may have no symptoms at all — which is why it’s often called a “silent” condition.
That said — when blood pressure gets very high or enters a dangerous range — there can be warning signs. Here are some of the key signs to watch out for:
🚩 Possible signs your blood pressure may be high
• Persistent or severe headaches — especially if unusual compared with your normal headaches.
• Blurred vision, vision problems or sudden vision changes — because high BP can affect blood vessels in the eyes.
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing — especially if it comes on without obvious cause.
• Chest pain, heart palpitations or irregular heartbeat — strain from high BP can stress the heart.
• Dizziness, confusion, or sudden weakness/numbness (especially on one side of body) — these can be signs of very high BP or even a warning for stroke.
• Nosebleeds (especially frequent or unexplained) — while rare, they can sometimes accompany dangerously high blood pressure.
• Vision of “flickering lights,” ringing in the ears or buzzing sounds — due to blood vessel stress or changes in blood flow.
✅ Important caveat
• Many people with high blood pressure experience no symptoms at all for years.
• Because symptoms — when they occur — are often non-specific (could be caused by many factors), you cannot rely on how you feel to know whether your BP is high.
🔎 What you should do
• Get your blood pressure measured regularly. Periodic checks are the only sure way to know if BP is elevated.
• If you experience any of the serious symptoms above (especially chest pain, severe headache, vision changes, trouble breathing, numbness/weakness), seek medical attention promptly.
Because you live in Africa — and may not always have easy access to frequent check-ups — having a simple home BP monitor or visiting a local clinic for periodic BP checks can be very helpful.
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