Nearly one third of adults in the US have high blood pressure according to the American Heart Association. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is associated with many complications including stroke, heart disease, diabetes and kidney disease.
Most people don’t have symptoms with high blood pressure, according to SIU internal medicine physician Dr. Susan Hingle. However, Dr. Hingle suggests having your blood pressure checked by your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms:
- headaches
- dizzy spells
- chest pain
- fluttering of the heart
- swelling in the legs
This infographic from the CDC offers tips about how to control high blood pressure.