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Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Persistently high blood pressure that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney damage if untreated.

Common symptoms

  • Often no symptoms ("the silent killer")
  • Headaches
  • Shortness of breath
  • Nosebleeds
  • Dizziness

When to see a doctor

See a doctor if a routine reading is consistently above 140/90 mmHg, or immediately if you have chest pain, severe headache, or vision changes alongside a high reading.

Overview

Persistently high blood pressure that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney damage if untreated.

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