What are the symptoms of high diastolic blood pressure?
Disease description:
I went to the pharmacy to buy medicine today and took a blood pressure measurement as well. The result showed that my diastolic blood pressure was high. What are the symptoms of elevated diastolic blood pressure?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xin
Elevated diastolic blood pressure, commonly referred to as high "lower blood pressure," indicates that the diastolic pressure (the lower number on a blood pressure reading) remains consistently above the normal range. Normally, diastolic pressure should range between 60 to 80 mmHg. If it exceeds 90 mmHg, it is considered an early sign of hypertension. Symptoms of elevated diastolic blood pressure may not be obvious, but if left uncontrolled over time, it can cause damage to organs such as the heart, blood vessels, and kidneys.
Common symptoms of elevated diastolic blood pressure include, but are not limited to:
1. Dizziness and headache: Increased blood pressure may lead to insufficient blood supply to the cerebral arteries and vascular spasms, causing symptoms such as dizziness and headache. The headache typically occurs on both sides of the head and neck and may gradually worsen.
2. Fatigue and weakness: Hypertension can impair left ventricular diastolic function, making individuals feel tired and weak during physical activity.
3. Blurred vision: Long-term hypertension may cause hardening, bleeding, or leakage in the retinal arteries, leading to blurred vision or decreased visual acuity.
