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high blood pressure is a manageable
condition, which if managed, can
allow the person to live a long healthy
life; however a persistently raised
blood pressure which is not lowered
properly, can cause damage to other
bodily organs, such as the eyes, heart,
lungs, brain and kidneys.
signs anD syMPtoMs of
hyPertension
the challenge with high blood
pressure is that it usually does not have
symptoms or warning signs, and if
present, they are vague and can easily
be mistaken for other minor ailments.
that is why a check-up is important.
the most common symptoms which
could suggest a raised blood pressure
include:
• headache
• Dizziness
• nose bleeds
• unexplained fatigue
• Buzzing in the ears
• signs and symptoms of
complications such as in the heart,
brain or kidney.
Managing hyPertension
Prevention is better than cure,
however if you are diagnosed with
hypertension, you can still manage
the condition and live a long healthy
life by:
• Managing your lifestyle
• losing excess weight
• reducing salt intake (salt causes
water retention, which puts extra
strain on the heart and increases
your blood pressure)
• stop smoking
• taking your medication as
prescribed and do not stop any
medication without consulting with
your doctor
• Managing your stress levels (seek
professional help if you struggle)
• limit fat in your diet
• exercise
have you Been DiagnoseD
With hyPertension?
register for the caMaf hypertension
and hyperlipidemia Programme and
get an in-depth education on your
condition and medication, and also
a support structure when you require
assistance. you can also read more
about this condition Here.
