A person who suffers from hypertension may witness the following symptoms:
- Blood clots in the eyes area.
- Sudden Dizziness.
- Loss of balance and difficulty in walking.
- Facial flushing.
Some common causes of hypertension are:
- Old age.
- Family history.
- Consuming high amount of salt in the diet.
- Skipping exercise from a daily routine.
- Obesity.
- Daily consumption of alcohol.
- Smoking.
- Long-term sleep deprivation.
Following are some risks associated with hypertension:
- Arteries getting damaged.
- Coronary heart disease.
- Brain damage.
- Minor stroke or transient ischemic attack.
- Damage to the blood vessels.
- Kidney failure.
Following are some measures that can be used to prevent hypertension:
- Maintaining a proper weight.
- Having a balanced diet.
- Less consumption of salt.
- Exercising.
- Cutting off alcohol.
- Controlling blood pressure.
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