What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Hypertension?
Though some people report headaches, dizzy spells, and abnormal nosebleeds (usually when blood pressure is extremely high and uncontrolled), there are no overt clinical signs of hypertension. That’s why it’s nicknamed “The Silent Killer.” It’s quick and easy to check blood pressure, and with a 1-in-3 rate of prevalence of hypertension among adults, everyone should! A doctor or another qualified health professional should check it at least once every two years – more often if it’s high or for people with certain co-morbidities (e.g. obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease).
