Why is Elevated Blood Pressure a “Silent Killer”?
You are feeling good, things at home and work couldn’t be better. The weekend is coming and you can’t wait to relax. You just have to see your doctor for a regular checkup tomorrow and then you will be off to enjoy your plans for the weekend. But, at the doctor’s visit you are informed that your blood pressure is high. “What! But I feel so good, I’ve got energy, I’m able to multitask at work and home”, you cry out. You can’t believe it.
Why is high blood pressure “silent”?
The above scenario is very common for many individuals with high blood pressure. High blood pressure may be found incidentally during a routine doctor’s visit or while checking your blood pressure at a grocery store. Few people will experience blood pressure symptoms like headaches, vision changes or nausea unless their blood pressure is extremely high. Our bodies are able to recognize and compensate for most changes.
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