Dr. Sameer Pagad, senior interventional cardiologist at Gleneagles Hospital (Parel, India) said that high blood pressure can pose a significant health hazard. In particular, the importance of measuring morning blood pressure indicators and warning signs is something that you should not ignore.
“Our blood pressure will fluctuate throughout the day, depending on our environment, our physical and mental state and the food we eat. However, consistently high readings upon waking would be a condition known as morning hypertension, which could be a warning sign of your health or unhealthy lifestyle habits,” Dr. Sameer Pagad said.
According to Dr. Sameer Pagad, this can be influenced by many different causes within the body, like stress hormone levels and even sleep disorders.
According to Mr. Sameer Pagad, high blood pressure often has no noticeable symptoms, so it is important to pay attention to small changes in your health, especially in the morning.
5 warning signs of high blood pressure according to Dr. Pagad:
Morning headaches: High blood pressure can put strain on blood vessels, leading to a headache when you wake up.
Nosebleeds of unknown cause: Blood vessels in the nose are easily damaged by increased pressure, causing sudden bleeding and nasal discharge.
Constant fatigue: Feeling constantly exhausted in the morning could be a sign of high blood pressure affecting your energy.
Restlessness: Difficulty relaxing or feeling restless in the morning may be related to high blood pressure.
Morning dizziness: Feeling dizzy after waking up in the morning can sometimes be a sign of changes in blood pressure.
High blood pressure can cause stroke, sudden loss of brain function due to lack of blood supply to the brain. However, patients with morning hypertension will have a higher risk of stroke than patients with hypertension at other times.
Dr. Pagad notes that, by understanding the importance of measuring your blood pressure in the morning and recognizing the warning signs, you can take proactive steps to manage your health.
