Hypertension is the medical name for high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the measurement of how hard the blood is pumping through the body. People with hypertension usually stay asymptomatic. By the time symptoms arise, it may be too late because damage has already been done to the body. According to the Mayo Clinic, it is possible for individuals to have no symptoms at all even if their blood pressure has risen to dangerous heights.
Dull Headaches
The headaches experienced with hypertension are dull and achy. According to Medscape General Medicine, the link between headaches and hypertension is still being researched. This means there is no certainty as to why people who suffer from hypertension also have occurrences of dull headaches. These headaches come on unpredictably and can last for weeks at a time. They can occur by themselves or with other symptoms of hypertension, depending on how high the blood pressure is at the time.
Dizzy Spells
Dizziness is the sensation of feeling off-balance or lightheaded. It can be so severe that it affects vision or coordination. Dizziness occurs with hypertension due to the amount of blood coursing through the veins. Nausea can also accompany the dizziness at times.
Nosebleeds
When a person's blood pressure reaches a reading of 180/110, it is referred to as the hypertensive stage. This stage is when nosebleeds can occur. The American Heart Association says that 17 percent of people who have their high blood pressure treated at a hospital suffered nosebleeds. The nose bleeds so easily because it is filled with tiny, fragile blood vessels that can rupture easily. When the blood pressure reaches a certain point, these vessels rupture. If this happens, medical attention is needed immediately.
Flushing
Flushing describes the sudden reddening of the face, the upper chest or the neck. It can give the feeling of being hot in the affected areas. It can also be referred to as blushing. Flushing occurs with hypertension because the blood is pushing against the walls of the veins and arteries with so much force, it shows on the surface.
Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a ringing or buzzing in the ears. It can be intermittent or constant. People with hypertension tend to experience a more severe form of tinnitus, because the pressure is building up against the middle ear. The ears can also become hot on the outside.
