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תסמינים

האם ללחץ דם גבוה יש סימנים?
אחד ההיבטים המסוכנים ביותר של יתר לחץ דם היא העובדה שחולים עלולים שלא לדעת כי הם סובלים מהמצב. כמעט שליש מהאנשים הסובלים מיתר לחץ דם אינם יודעים זאת. ישנם סימנים ללחץ דם גבוה במיוחד: כדאי להכיר אותם ולעקוב אחריהם:

סימני אזהרה


משבר יתר לחץ דם

ברוב המקרים, אין סימני אזהרה ברורים ללחץ דם גבוה, אך לחץ הדם עלול להיות גבוה במידה מסוכנת ולאיים על איברים בגוף ועל החיים.

לחץ דם גבוה: מתי ליצור קשר עם הרופא

ביקורים קבועים אצל הרופא יכולים לעזור לטיפל ביתר לחץ דם. יחד עם זאת, עלולים להיות מצבים הדרושים פנייה לרופא גם בין הביקורים. כדאי לדעת למה לצפות ומתי ליצור עימו קשר:

Types
What Is Secondary Hypertension?
Unlike hypertension, the less common secondary hypertension is the result of another condition or disorder, such as kidney disease or sleep apnea. Learn which other conditions put you at risk, and how the condition is diagnosed and treated.

Prehypertension: The New Disorder of 'Healthy' Adults
Nearly a quarter of American adults are said to have a new disorder: prehypertension. Find out what that is.

Complications
High Blood Pressure and Atherosclerosis
One of the most serious health problems related to untreated high blood pressure, atherosclerosis contributes to coronary artery disease. Learn about symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment of atherosclerosis.

Stroke and Hypertension
A stroke occurs when blood flow to an area in the brain is cut off and people who have hypertension are four to six times more likely to have a stroke. Stay safe: Learn your risk factors and the warning signs of stroke and what to do in a stroke emergency.

Hypertension and Heart Disease
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death associated with hypertension. Learn more about related heart conditions, their diagnoses, and treatment.

Kidney Disease and Hypertension
Hypertension is a major cause of kidney disease and kidney failure. There are symptoms to watch for -- and treatment options. Learn more.

High Blood Pressure and Eye Disease
Untreated hypertension can affect your eyesight, causing damage to the blood vessels in the retina. Known as hypertensive retinopathy, learn more about this condition and its prevention.

High Blood Pressure and Diabetes
Hypertension is a risk factor for the development and worsening of many diabetes complications, and likewise having diabetes increases your risk of developing high blood pressure. Learn more about how these two conditions affect one another.

Preeclampsia: High Blood Pressure and Pregnancy
High blood pressure can be a sign of preeclampsia, a pregnancy-related problem that can become life-threatening. Learn what you need to know.

Related Guide: Metabolic Syndrome and High Blood Pressure
Metabolic syndrome is a group of health problems which include too much fat around the waist, elevated blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, and more -- all increasing your risk of heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. Find out more about metabolic syndrome here.

Tool: High Blood Pressure and Sex: What You Need to Know
High blood pressure can affect many aspects of your health, including your sex life. Is it affecting yours? Find out with this quiz.

High Blood Pressure and Erectile Dysfunction
High blood pressure by itself can lead to erectile dysfunction. But some drugs for treating high blood pressure can actually be the cause as well. Find out more about why high blood pressure is a major cause of erection problems.

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