Hypertension
Chronically elevated blood pressure that puts strain on the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and brain. Often has no symptoms until complications develop.
Also known as: high blood pressure.
Category: Cardiovascular
Drugs labeled for Hypertension
30 medication ingredients list an association with hypertension in current FDA labeling.
Symptoms associated with Hypertension
The following symptoms have been associated with Hypertension in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Chest pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localize...
Dizziness
A feeling of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or faintness, which can be caused by many conditions....
Epistaxis
Epistaxis, or nosebleed, refers to a hemorrhage localized in the nose....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Palpitations
A sensation that the heart is pounding or racing, which is a non-specific sign but may be a manifestation of a...
Visual loss
Loss of visual acuity (implying that vision was better at a certain time point in life). Otherwise the term re...
Tests used to investigate Hypertension
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Hypertension. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
Basic Heart Health Panel - Lab Tests At Healthlabs
This standard 5-test panel screens general health & cardiovascular health. It is especially helpful for indivi...
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
Measures glucose, electrolytes, and kidney function markers....
Comprehensive Heart Health Panel
This comprehensive 7-test panel screens general & cardiovascular health. It is especially helpful for individu...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Female Health & Wellness Panels
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General Health & Wellness Testing
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General Health & Wellness Tests
Routine lab testing options for health & wellness. No insurance or doctor notes or referrals are necessary to ...
Lipid Panel
Measures cholesterol and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular risk....
Male Health & Wellness Panels
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Mens Comprehensive Health Panel
Our wellness testing panel for men provides the ultimate in health & nutritional screening; measuring 24 impor...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Conditions with overlapping symptoms
These conditions share symptoms with Hypertension, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.
Adrenocortical carcinoma with pure aldosterone hypersecretion
Adrenocortical carcinoma with pure aldosterone hypersecretion is a medical condition that may be associated wi...
Anemia
A condition in which the blood has a lower than normal number of red blood cells or hemoglobin, reducing oxyge...
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Hemorrhagic fever-renal syndrome
Hemorrhagic fever-renal syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Von Hippel-Lindau disease
Von Hippel-Lindau disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Zygomycosis
Zygomycosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
When to seek emergency care
Seek emergency care for a hypertensive crisis: very high blood pressure with severe headache, chest pain, shortness of breath, or neurological symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hypertension?
Hypertension is a health condition described in medical literature. Chronically elevated blood pressure that puts strain on the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and brain. Often has no symptoms until complications develop.
What are the symptoms of Hypertension?
Hypertension is associated with 6 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Chest pain, Dizziness, Epistaxis, Headache, Palpitations, Visual loss. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Hypertension diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Hypertension include Basic Heart Health Panel - Lab Tests At Healthlabs, Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP), Comprehensive Heart Health Panel, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Female Health & Wellness Panels. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Hypertension, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.