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Early Weight Gain Ups Adult Hypertension
Rapid weight gain during the first few months of life may increase high blood pressure risk in adulthood, a new study shows.
Rapid weight gain during the first few months of life may increase high blood pressure risk in adulthood, a new study shows.
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Hypertension: Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
One of the most dangerous aspects of hypertension is that you may not know that you have it. There are generally no symptoms of high blood pressure, so you usually don't feel it. In fact, nearly one-third of people who have hypertension don't know it. The only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to get your blood pressure checked on a regular basis. This is especially important if you have a close relative who has high blood pressure.
If your blood pressure is extremely high, there may be certain symptoms to look out for, including:
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