High Blood Pressure: Symptoms

High blood pressure is a sneaky condition that can remain without symptoms for a long time, while the person is already affected and the blood vessels are being damaged unnoticed. It's best to detect high blood pressure before it causes noticeable symptoms. The earlier hypertension is recognized, the better it can be treated and the longer a person can avoid further complications. But what symptoms and signs can high blood pressure cause, and what should you do if you notice them in yourself?

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Symptoms:

Headaches, especially in the morning
Trouble sleeping
Nervousness
Flushed face
Dizziness
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
Nosebleeds
Shortness of breath
Tiredness / mild fatigue
Nausea
Palpitations / irregular heartbeats
Vision problems

Morning headache and sleepless nights

Normally, blood pressure falls in the evening and at night and reaches its lowest point during sleep (see Blood pressure during the day). This helps the body rest and, among other things, makes it easier to sleep. If the blood pressure does not drop at night, this can lead to sleep problems.

In mild cases and in the early stages of high blood pressure, people can often fall asleep and stay asleep, but sometimes wake up in the morning with a headache. These headaches are mostly at the back of the head and often go away on their own during the day. Sometimes they last all day and further weaken the patient.

Visible nervousness

Consistently elevated blood pressure can also show up as ongoing nervousness and tension.

Red face

A flushed facesometimes with visible fine veinsis often suspected to be a sign of high blood pressure, but it usually has other causes.

A very strongly flushed face, possibly together with headache, nausea, shortness of breath and dizziness, can indicate an acute hypertensive crisis or even a hypertensive emergency in relation to blood pressure. This involves a sudden, sharp rise in blood pressure. A hypertensive crisis needs immediate medical attentionpossibly from emergency servicesto avoid escalating into a hypertensive emergency, which can be life-threatening.

Dizziness and ringing in the ears

Because high blood pressure can affect the sense of balance, it may cause dizziness and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). This happens because a person may hear their own blood flow. Sometimes this dizziness is accompanied by temporary vision problems, which vary from person to person.

Sudden, unexplained nosebleeds

High blood pressure can overstrain the tiny vessels in the nasal lining and make them more likely to burst. This leads to nosebleeds. If you have unexplained nosebleeds more often, we recommend you see a doctor.

Shortness of breath and reduced exercise capacity

Many people with high blood pressure describe shortness of breath as a gradual process. Suddenly it's harder to climb stairsactually, it's been harder for a while. The walk with the dog that used to be easy becomes a struggle. You may find yourself gasping for air or stopping to take deep breaths. Shortness of breath is a common companion of high blood pressure.

Nausea

Nausea by itself is not a clear sign. But if it happens frequently or together with other symptoms typical for high blood pressure, the cause should be checked.