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What are three effects of hypertension?

Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to complications including:

• Heart attack or stroke.
• Aneurysm.
• Heart failure.
• Weakened and narrowed blood vessels in your kidneys.
• Thickened, narrowed or torn blood vessels in the eyes.
• Metabolic syndrome.
• Trouble with memory or understanding.
• Dementia.

What are 5 symptoms of hypertension?

If your blood pressure is extremely high, there may be certain symptoms to look out for, including:

• Severe headaches.
• Nosebleed.
• Fatigue or confusion.
• Vision problems.
• Chest pain.
• Difficulty breathing.
• Irregular heartbeat.
• Blood in the urine.

What is the most common side effect of hypertension?

The most common side effect is a persistent dry cough. Other possible side effects include headaches, dizziness and a rash.

How does hypertension affect daily life?

Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to disability, a poor quality of life, or even a fatal heart attack or stroke. Treatment and lifestyle changes can help control your high blood pressure to reduce your risk of life-threatening complications.

What foods cause high blood pressure?

11 Foods that Increase Blood Pressure

• Table Salt. If you are trying to follow a low-sodium diet, this seems like an obvious one, but it needs to be said.
• Certain Condiments and Sauces.
• Foods with Saturated and Trans Fat.
• Fried Food.
• Fast Food.
• Canned, Frozen, and Processed Foods.
• Deli Meats and Cured Meats.
• Salted Snacks.

Can you get rid of hypertension?

Unfortunately, there is no cure yet for primary HBP. Healthy lifestyle habits can help keep your HBP under control. But you’ll likely need medication eventually to keep your blood pressure in a safe range. Secondary hypertension is caused by another health condition.

How can hypertension be treated?

Here’s what you can do:

1. Eat healthy foods. Eat a heart-healthy diet.
2. Decrease the salt in your diet. Aim to limit sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day or less.
3. Maintain a healthy weight.
4. Increase physical activity.
5. Limit alcohol.
6. Don’t smoke.
7. Manage stress.
8. Monitor your blood pressure at home.

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