British Heart Foundation (BHF) warns people who often bleed from the nose to seek medical advice immediately. Organization noted that this symptom may indicate potential fatal hypertension (high blood pressure), . Experts have also revealed other symptoms associated with this disease.
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, concerns blood pressure in the arteries that reaches higher values than it should. Experts explain that Although some pressure is needed in blood flow, if too high, problems may occur. “It is normal that it rises and decreases during the day, especially when you are moving. But If your total blood pressure is still above average, even while rest, you should do something about it“they pointed out.
BHF warns that Hypertension has no apparent symptoms. Many people for this reason they usually do not know that they suffer from this unfavorable conditiontherefore, it is important to regularly control your blood pressure. “Rarely can cause symptoms such as blurred vision, headache and nasal bleeding“the organization explained.
High blood pressure may also occur in the form of nose bleeding. (illustration photo)
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What are the risks of high blood pressure?
Our arteries They are naturally flexible, allowing them to adapt to increasing and lowering blood pressure. However, when you suffer from high blood pressure, they can lose this elasticity and start narrowing. “This leads to the accumulation of fat material what can trigger a life -threatening heart attack or stroke“the experts warned.
If high blood pressure is not treated, can also lead to other serious complications such as:
- kidney failure
- heart failure
- vision problems
- vascular dementia (a consequence of stroke)
High blood pressure is associated with several risks. (illustration photo)
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Organization has also revealed various risk groups of persons who are more likely to develop hypertension. Patients belong there:
- who are older than 65 years of age
- who have someone in the family with a high blood pressure
- who they smoke
- who they drink too much alcohol
- who they eat too much salt and little fruits and vegetables
- who They do not have enough movement
- who are overweight, especially in the middle of the body
- who they live in disadvantaged areas
- who are of African or Caribbean origin
