Blood pressure readings fall into four general categories, ranging from normal to stage two hypertension/high blood pressure. The level of blood pressure helps determine what kind of treatment may be needed.

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Stage 1 Hypertension, which is defined as a consistent blood pressure of 130/80, or above, can cause a variety of symptoms, from headache to irregular heartbeat.

  • Headache
  • Tiredness
  • Confusion
  • Vision Changes
  • Angina-like Pain
  • Heart Failure
  • Haematuria
  • Epistaxis
  • Tinnitus
  • Irregular Heart Beat

The complications of hypertension can be serious, ranging from heart disease to stroke.

  • Hypertensive Heart Disease
  • Heart Attacks
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Arteriosclerosis
  • Stroke
  • Brain Damage
  • Blindness
  • Aortic Dissection

Hypertension can be an indication of underlying disease, disorders and lifestyle, such as renal disorders, medications and hemolytic uremic syndrome.

  • Adrenal Gland Tumors
  • Cushing’s Syndrome
  • Renal Disorders
  • Medications, Drugs or Other Chemicals
  • Haemolytic-uraemic Syndrome
  • Henoch-Schonlein Purpura

Hypotension is defined as a consistent blood pressure reading of 90/60. Among the symptoms of hypotension are lightheadedness, syncope and dizziness.

  • Blurry vision
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
  • Lightheadedness
  • Syncope
  • Sleepiness
  • Weakness

Hypotension can be an indication of underlying disease, disorders and lifestyle, such as medications, dehydration, heart failure and advanced diabetes.

  • Medications, drugs, alcohol
  • Dehydration
  • Heart failure, heart attack
  • Arrhythmias
  • Syncope (fainting)
  • Advanced diabetes
  • Shock, including anaphylaxis, hypovolaemia, MI, sepsis, etc.