How to know you have high blood pressure or not ?
Honestly, there is no exact symptoms of high blood pressure or hypertension. You have to measure your blood pressure in a blood pressure monitoring machine to accurately know that you have high blood pressure or not.
Very few common symptoms of high blood pressure:
- Fatigue or tiredness
- Vision problems mostly blured vision
- Chest pain or chest discomfort
- Difficulty breathing
- Irregular heartbeat
High Blood Pressure Level Range (Adult)
| Blood Pressure Category | Systolic (upper level) | Diastolic (lower level) |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Blood Pressure | Less than 120 mm Hg | Less than 80 mm Hg |
| Pre- High Blood Pressure | 120–139 mm Hg | 80–89 mm Hg |
| High Blood Pressure | 140 mm Hg or higher | 90 mm Hg or higher |
How does high blood pressure increase the risk of other disease?
- Damage your heart.
- Damage your brain.
- Damage your kidneys.
- Damage your eyes.