Some people continue their lives unaware of high blood pressure. However, this condition acts as a silent killer, slowly damaging organs and leading to their failure, which can result in organ insufficiency. If blood pressure exceeds 140/90 mmHg, this may indicate hypertension. However, a diagnosis should not be made based on a single blood pressure measurement. It is necessary to consult a doctor for this.

Signs of hypertension:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Shortness of breath
• Palpitations
• Vision disturbances, double vision
• Stuttering
• Tingling sensation in the face and body

Causes of hypertension:

• Genetic factors
• Excess weight
• Diabetes mellitus
• Excessive salt intake
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Harmful habits
• Stress

If hypertension is not treated in time, it can lead to serious life-threatening conditions such as stroke, myocardial infarction, organ failure, brain hemorrhages, and other risks.

We thank our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Gabib Sakhratov (@dr.habibsahratov), for the provided information.