WAYS YOU CAN FIND OUT IF YOU HAVE HYPERTENSION.

     In many cases a person may not know they have hypertension as they may not experience any symptom. Hence it is called the “silent killer”.

Some people may experience headaches at the back of their head, especially in the morning. Some may feel lightheaded, vertigo (spinning sensation), buzzing in the ears, altered vision and fainting spells.Hypertension may only be detected through screening (blood pressure check) or seeking help/medical care for unrelated illness or symptoms.It can also be detected through routine checkup.

Diagnosis of hypertension is established when 3 separate blood pressure measurements with one month interval is greater than or equals to 140/90.During the diagnostic period, be sure that you nurse or doctor checks your blood pressure manually and also on both arms.

    Avoid using electronic blood pressure device during initial diagnosis, as some of them may malfunction. You can start or continue using electronic machines once you know your baseline, then you can compare manual readings and electronic readings. The range difference between both readings should not  be greater  than 10mmhg on both the systolic  (Upper number) and the diastolic  (Lower number). If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above or you have a family history of hypertension,  get yourself checked.

HYPERTENSION DIAGNOSIS