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