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YOUR BODY MIGHT BE WARNING YOU ABOUT YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
High blood pressure, medically known as hypertension, silently affects nearly half of all American adults—approximately 116 million people—making it one of the most widespread health conditions in the United States. Often called the “silent killer” because it typically shows no symptoms until serious damage occurs, hypertension forces the heart to work harder than normal to pump blood through narrowed or stiffened arteries. This increased pressure against artery walls significantly raises the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and other life-threatening complications.
What makes hypertension particularly concerning is that many people remain unaware they have it, with only about 1 in 4 adults with high blood pressure having their condition under control. The economic burden is staggering too—hypertension costs the U.S. healthcare system over $131 billion annually in medical expenses and lost productivity, making it not just a personal health crisis but a national emergency that demands immediate attention and effective management strategies.
IS YOUR BODY WARNING YOU? WHAT ARE THE SIGNS?
High blood pressure often goes unnoticed—but it doesn’t mean your body isn’t trying to tell you something.
These subtle signs could be your body’s way of sounding the alarm before serious health issues develop.
1. FREQUENT HEADACHES
Persistent headaches, particularly in the morning time usually indicates that you blood pressure is on the up. The increase in pressure in the blood vessels in the brain usually present this symptom.
2. DIZZINESS/LIGHTHEADEDNESS
Feeling dizzy or faint usually comes from fluctuations in blood pressure. This unsteadiness affects blood flow to the brain, if symptoms appear frequently, a doctor should be consulted.
3. SHORTNESS OF BREATH DURING LIGHT ACTIVITY
If walking up a flight of stairs has you at a loss of breath, that could be a cause for concern. It usually indicates the heart is working too hard to cope with a basic activity and that usually points to increased blood pressure.
4. IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT/PALPITATIONS
Feeling your heart racing or skipping beats when resting is a common sign of high blood pressure that’s impacting the heart’s rhythm. If this happens often, it should not be ignored.
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