"Diseases" But I took a chance on "general" Ok the question is: Are there any symptoms of high blood presure? My daughter has scarring on her kindeys from an infec years ago. The Dr told us that the worst that would happen is she might get high blood pressure from it. And latley her BP has been kinda high. Not outrageously high, but enough to worry about. And she won't believe me so she wants me to ask. If anyone knows of any sypmtoms: cough, headache, shortess of breath.. anything I haven't mentioned..
She has blood work tomorrow morn but is worried about it tonight and told me to ask.
Does anyone know?
2006-08-11 12:43:11 · 6 answers · asked by helpme1 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
People with primary (essential) high blood pressure usually do not have any symptoms. Most people with high blood pressure feel fine and only find out they have high blood pressure during a routine examination or a doctor visit for another problem.
Very severe high blood pressure (stage 2), especially malignant high blood pressure (hypertensive crisis), may cause:
Headaches, especially pulsating headaches behind the eyes that occur early in the morning.
Visual disturbances.
Nausea and vomiting.
Over time, untreated high blood pressure can damage organs, such as the heart, kidneys, or eyes. This may lead to:
Chest pain (angina), heart attack, or heart failure.
Stroke.
Kidney (renal) failure.
Peripheral arterial disease.
Eye damage (retinopathy).
Abnormal heartbeat.
Normal adult (age 18 or older) blood pressure is: 119 or below /79 or below
Hypertension caused by kidney damage is called Secondary High Blood Pressure. This is a factor that she can't control but medication can keep it down. May I suggest a few lifestyle changes? Please research the DASH diet. Dietary Approaches to Stopping Hypertension. www.dashdiet.com or check the American Heart Association web site. Even Google the topic. Maintain a healthy weight. Get regular exercise. Avoid using too much sodium. Get enough potassium, calcium, and magnesium in your diet. Add fiber to your diet. Limit alcohol use. Stop smoking. Use anti-inflammatory medications wisely. Learn to check your blood pressure at home. Reduce stress.
Good luck
2006-08-11 13:04:52 · answer #1 · answered by scgleason74 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the most part, there are no symptoms of high blood pressure, that's why it is the "silent killer." Bloodwork isn't required to find this out, just a simple blood pressure check. If you are truly concerned, then you can go to any hospital emergency department or a walk in clinic (I'm Canadian, don't know if you have walk in clinics) and have them check her bp... 120/80 is the norm.... also keep in mind that everyone's blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day.. mood, position, activity all affect it. Even standing or talking.
But don't worry.. or worse, worry your daughter.. good luck!
2006-08-11 12:52:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are really no symptoms of high blood pressure. I developed it about ten years ago. The only symptom I had was that I just didn't feel quite right. That's my point...there's nothing you can put your finger on. I just knew my body and how I usually felt. Tell your daughter not to take chances. My blood pressure is easily controlled and it really isn't a problem.
2006-08-11 12:51:02 · answer #3 · answered by clarity 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know that sometimes you can feel dizzy and may faint from bp being high...its really not that bad. If she does have it they would give her a pill to take daily that helps to regulate it, alot people actually suffer from high bp. Outside factors can contibute as well...I was put on medicine and since i became pregnant have not been able to take but my bp has gone right back to normal..makes me wonder if it was ever really needed. Make sure you ask doctor any questions that come up, no need to take medication if there is no reason for it.
2006-08-11 12:51:40 · answer #4 · answered by Teresa 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Check it out at www.webmd.com. Web Md. is very useful. It doesn't replace a trip to the doctor but is insightful.
2006-08-11 12:50:00 · answer #5 · answered by valducci53 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Headache, Face turning red after eating. Those are ethe common Ones that I know. Please suggest to your daughter not to wait for our advice there is no better advice from that of a doctor. Tell Her I said she really needs to go to the doctor. Maybe she will listen to a stranger....
2006-08-11 12:49:59 · answer #6 · answered by sisinlovewithyou 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋