Hypertension Symptoms
In most cases, people suffering from high blood pressure do not have any symptoms. A lot of myths about common hypertension symptoms exist but none of these symptoms are reliable indications of high blood pressure. One of the most popular myths, a flushed face means high blood pressure has been proven to be just a myth. Flushing is no indication of high blood pressure. Both people with normal blood pressure and people with high blood pressure may have flushed faces. The same goes for all other popular symptoms, such as headaches, blurry vision and nose bleeds, they are just myths.
The only way to find out if you suffer from hypertension is to measure your blood pressure. This is generally included in a standard medical checkup. You can also buy your own blood pressure monitor and measure your pressure at home. Measuring at home avoids the white coat syndrome, also known as white coat hypertension. A lot of people have higher blood pressure when they are in a medical clinic, probably because they feel uncomfortable or nervous. Once out of the clinic, the blood pressure decreases back to normal levels.
Fortunately, you can buy cheap and reliable blood pressure monitors. If possible, buy an upper arm model, they are the best monitors. Here you can learn more about how to measure your blood pressure at home
Ironically, while you can not feel that you have high blood pressure, it is possible to feel that your blood pressure is really low. This can happen if you are standing up and your blood pressure decreases (postural hypotension), this can make you feel faint or dizzy. But this is an exception, it is the sudden drop in blood pressure that causes the symptom, not the low blood pressure itself. People with naturally low blood pressure can not feel that their blood pressure is low.
To summarize, no reliable hypertension symptoms exist. It is not possible to feel that your blood pressure is 160/120, 120/80 or 100/70. The only way to find out if you suffer from high blood pressure is to measure your blood pressure.
