Feb 25, 2026
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Symptoms of high blood pressure are often ignored.The doctor explains the early signs of high blood pressure that you should pay attention to in order to avoid complications.
Symptoms of high blood pressure can appear secretly, known earlier
Harianjogja.com, JAKARTA—Symptoms of high blood pressure often appear so slowly that many are unaware of it until serious complications occur.Cardiologists remind you of some early signs of hypertension that should not be ignored because they are associated with the risk of heart disease and stroke.
High blood pressure or high blood pressure is often called the silent killer because it can develop without any noticeable symptoms.This condition makes many sufferers healthy, even though their blood pressure is dangerous, threatening to damage vital organs.
Cardiologists explain that the body often sends small signals before problems appear.Symptoms such as headaches upon waking, unexplained fatigue, and blurred vision can be indicators of uncontrolled blood pressure.
Specialist doctors from various hospitals emphasize the importance of early recognition of these signs.dr.Sanjeev Chaudhary of Marengo Asia Hospital explained that most patients with hypertension do not experience symptoms, but some silent signs may occur.
“Most people with high blood pressure do not feel any symptoms at all.However, sometimes some silent symptoms appear.Morning headaches, especially in the back of the head, are often associated with uncontrolled blood pressure.Unknown fatigue, shortness of breath on exertion or a feeling of tightness in the chest should not be ignored, quoted from The Times of India, Tuesday (23 February 2026).
Dr Surendra Nath Khanna of Artemis Hospitals added that high blood pressure can damage vital organs without knowing it.
"Hypertension damages your heart, brain and kidneys without noticing it. The problem may be serious when symptoms appear. Uncontrolled blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and heart failure over time. Regular check-ups are the best way to detect it," he said.
Meanwhile, Dr. Ashish Kumar of Amrita Hospital emphasized that changes due to high blood pressure happen slowly, so patients often go unnoticed.
"High blood pressure can change the body slowly when doing the daily routine. Before a heart attack or kidney failure, the body almost always sends a small signal," he said.
Symptoms of high blood pressure to watch out for
A symptom that often appears is a headache with a feeling of pressure after waking up, especially in the back of the head.This condition is associated with a morning surge of hormones that naturally raise blood pressure, but the surge is stronger in people with hypertension.
Fatigue that is inconsistent with activity can also occur because the heart has to work harder to pump blood.This condition causes a weakening of the heart walls or left ventricular hypertrophy so that the body expends more energy to maintain circulation.
Difficulty breathing when doing light activities, such as taking a short walk or climbing stairs or talking while walking.must be taken into account as wellLong-term high blood pressure can cause the heart muscle to harden.As a result, the ability to pump blood decreases.
Vision problems such as tired eyes, difficulty concentrating at night, or temporary blurred vision can also be signs that blood pressure is affecting the blood vessels in the retina.The retina is the only part of the body that allows doctors to see blood vessels directly without surgery.
Palpitations or a feeling of a strong heartbeat while lying down may also occur.This condition occurs because the heart has to pump harder to overcome obstacles in stiff blood vessels.
They should not ignore nosebleeds or facebleeds that occur frequently, although these cases are uncommon.These symptoms are caused by the rupture of small blood vessels due to high blood pressure.
A gradual decline in the ability to exercise over several months may also be an index of blood vessel stiffness due to hypertension.Less elastic arteries mean that the muscles do not receive a better blood supply during activities.
The importance of early detection of hypertension
Cardiologists stress that regular blood pressure checks are especially important for people over the age of 30 or those with risk factors such as diabetes, obesity or a family history of high blood pressure.
Early detection with blood tests, a healthy diet low in salt, regular exercise and stress management are key to maintaining heart health and preventing serious complications of high blood pressure.
It is hoped that this information about the symptoms of high blood pressure can increase people's awareness of getting screened to maintain long-term quality of life.
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Sumar: The Times of India
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