It operates silently and people often mistake the symptoms for something else. Recognizing the signs on time is of vital importance and may save your life.
High blood pressure occurs when the there’s strong pressure exerted by the blood against the artery walls. According to the WHO (World Health Organization), high blood pressure occurs when the first number on the blood pressure monitor exceeds 16 and the second exceeds 9.5. Here are the main symptoms of the disease:
- Poor circulation;
- Headaches;
- Difficulty breathing;
- Heart palpitations;
- Visual problems;
- Blood in the urine;
- Blood in the phlegm.
