Hypertension Can Cause Serious Damage Without Warning Signs

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High blood pressure often has no obvious symptoms for months or years. A person may feel well while it gradually damages the heart, blood vessels, kidneys and eyes. This is why hypertension is linked to strokes, heart attacks, kidney disease and vision problems. Many cases are discovered only after complications develop. The reliable way to know your blood pressure is to measure it regularly. Consider checking it this week, especially if you have not had a reading in the past year.

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