Warning symptoms of ‘silent but deadly’ disease affecting millions of Britons

These are the warning signs of the “silent but deadly” condition which affects one in three Brits.

Many health problems often start without symptoms, making them difficult to detect and address at the first signs of a problem.

And one in three people in the UK suffer from a ‘silent’ illness which can be ‘fatal’ if left untreated for years.

Often, the disease only manifests itself in a dangerous way when it triggers a major health risk. And according to Express, it is estimated that half of the people who suffer from it have no idea.

For this reason, this disease has been nicknamed the “silent killer”, but of course there are things you can do to stay in a healthy position.

The medical term for this condition is hypertension, but it is more commonly called high blood pressure.

This condition causes your heart to pump harder so it can pump blood throughout the body. The added pressure puts a strain on your heart, as well as other vital organs such as blood vessels.

This could lead to much more serious health problems, such as cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, strokes, heart failure and heart attacks.

The World Health Organization (WHO) says: “Most people with hypertension do not experience any symptoms. Checking your blood pressure is the best way to know if you have high blood pressure.

“If hypertension is left untreated, it can lead to other health problems like kidney disease, heart disease and stroke.”

Two symptoms that could indicate your blood pressure is too high are chest pain and an abnormal heart rate.

The WHO also lists other symptoms, which may include:

• Severe headaches
• Dizziness
• Difficulty breathing
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Blurred vision or other vision changes
• Anxiety
• Confusion
• Ringing in the ears
• Nosebleeds

The health authority added: “If you have any of these symptoms and high blood pressure, seek medical attention immediately.

“The only way to detect hypertension is to have your blood pressure measured by a healthcare professional. Measuring blood pressure is quick and painless.

Lifestyle choices can increase your risk of increased blood pressure, such as being overweight, not getting enough exercise, smoking, drinking too much caffeine and more.

It’s also important to be careful about medications that can increase your blood pressure.

The birth control pill and steroids have also been linked to hypertension.

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