{"id":61560,"date":"2022-05-16T18:59:12","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T13:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/?p=61560"},"modified":"2025-08-04T17:37:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T12:07:34","slug":"on-world-hypertension-day-here-are-4-signs-of-blood-pressure-you-should-not-ignore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2022\/05\/16\/on-world-hypertension-day-here-are-4-signs-of-blood-pressure-you-should-not-ignore\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Early Signs Of Blood Pressure You Should Not Ignore"},"content":{"rendered":"

World <\/span>Hypertension<\/b> Day<\/span> is observed every year on the 17th of May to raise awareness about <\/span>hypertension<\/span> and <\/span>high <\/span>blood pressure<\/b>-induced cardiovascular complications – how to detect, control, and prevent them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There is a reason why <\/span>high <\/span>blood pressure<\/b> is called the silent killer. The symptoms are often camouflaged as routine tiredness, work pressure, tension, or exertion when you undergo hypertension. Since these signs are a common occurrence in your life, you do not pay much heed to them. At times, you may not even know you have <\/span>hypertension<\/span>. This is when <\/span>heart<\/b> complications take up an egregious shape.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ignoring <\/span>high blood pressure<\/span> symptoms for a long time can prove to be fatal at a later stage, causing heart failure, aneurysms, dementia, or a stroke. Thus, it is imperative to take good care of your health and monitor the severity of your <\/span>blood pressure<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4 early signs\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Take a look at the following 4 early signs of <\/span>high <\/span>blood pressure<\/b> which you should not ignore:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Shortness of breath –<\/b> Those who suffer from pulmonary <\/span>hypertension<\/span> quickly feel out of breath and face difficulties performing day-to-day activities. Sudden suffocation and tightening in the chest can indicate a stroke or heart attack.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Blood spot in eyes – <\/b>Untreated <\/span>high blood pressure<\/span> can affect your eyesight. Hypertension can damage the blood vessels in your retina, the area where images focus, enabling you to see.<\/span> A red spot in the eye or sub conjunctival hemorrhage occurs due to increased <\/span>blood pressure<\/span>. In addition, excessive pressure on the artery walls can stretch your tissues, which can further damage your optical nerve if it is not timely treated. This eye disease is known as hypersensitive retinopathy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \"Dizziness_Activ<\/p>\n

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    • Dizziness – <\/b>Sudden dizziness can be a warning sign of a stroke. Sensory changes, impairment of position or movement of the body, and decreasing visual keenness can leave individuals more susceptible to falling or losing balance. In addition, while suffering from <\/span>hypertension<\/span>, there can be a loss of oxygen supply to the brain causing sudden dizziness.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Anxiety – <\/b>High blood pressure<\/span> can trigger anxiety, leading to heavy breathing or breathlessness, sweating, and trembling. Epistaxis or nose bleeds are common in hypertensive patients. <\/span>Hypertension<\/span> is not a direct cause of nose bleeds. However, <\/span>anxiety<\/b> and epistaxis can together increase <\/span>blood pressure<\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      How to prevent hypertension<\/b>?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

      On <\/span>World <\/span>Hypertension<\/b> Day<\/span>, lead a healthy lifestyle by following the tips below to prevent hypertension:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • Eat a healthy, nutritious, balanced <\/span>diet<\/b> rich in fiber, protein, vital minerals, and vitamins. Avoid foods high in sugar or salt, fried and oily foods, or processed foods.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Watch your weight. <\/span>Obesity<\/b> and being overweight can cause <\/span>high blood pressure<\/span>. Eat smaller portions. If you want to measure your <\/span>body mass index<\/b>, you can refer to the online <\/span>Body Mass Index Calculator<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Refrain from smoking and drinking alcohol.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Try to get in about 30 minutes of <\/span>exercise<\/b> a day, at least 5 times a week.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Get 7-8 hours of proper sleep. Sleeplessness can cause irritability, restlessness, frustration, and <\/span>stress<\/b>, which point toward <\/span>high blood pressure<\/span> or <\/span>hypertension<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n
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        • Symptoms of hypertension can often be mistaken for regular tiredness, work-related stress, tension, or physical exertion.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Four early signs of high blood pressure include shortness of breath, blood spots in the eyes, dizziness, and anxiety. <\/span><\/li>\n
        • Additiona<\/span>lly, insomnia can lead to irritability, restlessness, and stress, all of which may be associated with high blood pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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          For more information on <\/span>mindfulness<\/b> and <\/span>nutrition<\/b>, visit the Activ Living Page.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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