Essential Hypertension
Alternate Names : Hypertension - Essential
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Calling Your Health Care Provider
Even if you have not been diagnosed with high blood pressure, it is important to have your blood pressure checked at annual exams, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure in your family.
If you have high blood pressure, you will have regularly scheduled appointments with your doctor.
In between appointments, if you have any of the following symptoms call your health care provider right away:
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Severe headache
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Excessive tiredness
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Confusion
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Visual changes
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Nausea and vomiting
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Chest pain
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Shortness of breath
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Significant sweating
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