Uncontrolled hypertension can imperceptibly damage internal organs.
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a condition in which the pressure of blood flow on the walls of blood vessels increases. Very often, the development of hypertension occurs unnoticed by a person – he can live with high blood pressure for years, putting his health at serious risk. High blood pressure causes heart problems and often leads to so-called vascular accidents – heart attacks, strokes. In addition, other internal organs are negatively affected. Tamara Ilyinskaya, a general practitioner, spoke about the main health complications that untreated hypertension can lead to in an interview with MedikForum.
Damage to the arteries. sheaths of the arteries. This leads to the fact that they lose their elasticity and flexibility, stop expanding in case of increased blood flow. Against this background, atherosclerosis develops.
Heart damage.Heart problems are one of the key side effects of hypertension: they can include coronary heart disease, an increase in the size and shape of the heart, and in severe cases, heart failure.
Brain damage. Brain problems in hypertensive patients occur in close connection with damage to the blood arteries and weakening of the heart muscle. Chronically high blood pressure can result in transient ischemic attack (TIA), stroke, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia.
Kidney damage.The kidneys normally filter excess fluid and waste from the blood, a process that requires healthy blood vessels. If blood vessels are damaged due to increased pressure, this prevents the kidneys from functioning normally.
Doctor Ilyinskaya added: in addition to the health problems mentioned, hypertension can also negatively affect the organs of vision and contribute to sexual dysfunction.
Doctors called “unexpected” symptoms of high blood pressure and hypertension
Signs of hypertension.According to the doctor, adults should control their blood pressure regardless of the appearance of any symptoms. The onset of developing hypertension is usually “quiet” – the body adapts to the increase in pressure and does not show alarming signs. If symptoms occur, they are often mistaken for routine ailments.
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High blood pressure symptoms.
- Waking up with a headache .
- Heartbeat.
- Tinnitus.
- Muscle tremors.
- Extreme fatigue.
- Unexplained pain in the chest.
- Nausea.
- Dizziness.
- Increased anxiety.
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