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How quickly does hypertension develop?
Hypertension typically develops over the course of several years. Usually, you don’t notice any symptoms. But even without symptoms, high blood pressure can cause damage to your blood vessels and organs, especially the brain, heart, eyes, and kidneys. Early detection is important.
Can you suddenly develop hypertension?
Some people have high blood pressure caused by an underlying condition. This type of high blood pressure, called secondary hypertension, tends to appear suddenly and cause higher blood pressure than does primary hypertension.
Does high blood pressure happen gradually?
Most people have primary hypertension, otherwise known as essential hypertension. Secondary hypertension is high blood pressure that is the direct result of a separate health condition. Primary hypertension is high blood pressure that doesn’t result from a specific cause. Instead, it develops gradually over time.
Can anxiety cause blood pressure to rise?
Anxiety doesn’t cause long-term high blood pressure (hypertension). But episodes of anxiety can cause dramatic, temporary spikes in your blood pressure.
What happens when you have high blood pressure for a long time?
Overview. Even without symptoms, damage to blood vessels and your heart continues and can be detected. Uncontrolled high blood pressure increases your risk of serious health problems, including heart attack and stroke. High blood pressure generally develops over many years, and it affects nearly everyone eventually.
How long does it take for high blood pressure medicine to work?
Two important things to know about your treatment: Your doctor may increase your dose gradually. “It may take a month to six weeks to bring your blood pressure down by slowly raising your medication doses,” Durso notes. “Lowering blood pressure too quickly can cause dizziness and increase the risk for falls.” Report side effects.
Can you have high blood pressure for years without any symptoms?
You can have high blood pressure (hypertension) for years without any symptoms. Even without symptoms, damage to blood vessels and your heart continues and can be detected. Uncontrolled high blood pressure increases your risk of serious health problems, including heart attack and stroke.
What is high blood pressure (hypertension)?
High blood pressure (hypertension) is sometimes called the “silent killer” because there typically are no symptoms. You can’t feel it damaging your arteries, heart, or other organs.