Hypertension or high blood pressure is a disease that often proceeds asymptomatically but causes serious harm to the body. Usually, it may not be noticeable until blood pressure exceeds 180/110 mm Hg. However, if blood pressure remains high for a long time, it negatively affects various organs.
Common symptoms include frequent defecation, especially waking up at night, blurred or double vision, and swelling in the legs. Shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, anxiety, and nosebleeds can also be manifestations of high blood pressure. Uneven heartbeat, pain, dizziness, and headache also indicate hypertension.
The causes of hypertension are diverse, among which genetic factors and environmental influences are the leading ones. People with hypertension in first-degree relatives have a higher risk of developing the disease.
Among the most common causes are excessive salty food consumption, vascular constriction, kidney diseases, diabetes, thyroid problems, narrowing of the aortic outlet in the heart, hormonal disorders, as well as kidney tumors.
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