Hypertension is a silent killer. Pay attention to these symptoms [INFOGRAPHY]

10 million Poles suffer from hypertension – this means that every third of us has a higher risk of a heart attack, stroke or kidney failure. Worse, many people do not have any of the telltale symptoms and are unaware that they may have high blood pressure. The disease develops in secret, but the consequences can be serious.

1. Hypertension can be a “silent killer” – it may be asymptomatic for a long time
2. Constant fatigue, headaches, tinnitus are inconspicuous complaints that may mean that the pressure is not normal
3. It is important to regularly check the pressure with a blood pressure monitor to catch any abnormalities
4. Respond before it’s too late. Get to know your Health Index!
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Hypertension – the silent killer

Diagnosing hypertension is relatively simple – just measure the pressure with a pressure gauge. Unfortunately, most Poles do not do it regularly. Doctors point out that the disease is detected most often by accident during routine examinations.

Raised blood pressure is a risk factor for many serious diseases, such as:

1. myocardial infarction,
2. stroke,
3. atherosclerosis,
4. kidney failure
5. eye damage.

Importantly, many people do not have any symptoms that can make you anxious and make you see a doctor. It’s also important to remember that elevated blood pressure produces subtle signs that can be easily ignored.

Further part below the video.

Hypertension symptoms it’s most often:

1. headaches,
2. spots in front of the eyes,
3. nosebleeds
4. ear noise,
5. insomnia,
6. chronic fatigue,
7. sweating
8. palpitations.

How common is hypertension in the world? What factors can trigger them? How to deal with it? You will find the answers in the infographic below:

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