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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Sign and Symptoms of hypertension

Signs and Symptoms

Uncomplicated high blood pressure usually occurs without any symptoms (silently) and so hypertension has been labeled "the silent killer."

Symptoms:

· Headache

· Dizziness

· Blurred vision

· Shortness of breath

· Confusion

· Ear noise or buzzing

· Irregular heartbeat

· Nosebleed

· Tiredness

Signs:

· High blood pressure( >140/>90)

· Examination of Retina of Eye may reveal various abnormalities which are known as Keith- Wagener retinal changes

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