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Conditions in Depth

This page contains the basic information about High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) .

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Symptoms

In general, high blood pressure does not directly cause symptoms. When blood pressure is very high, it can cause symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, fatigue and ringing in the ears. However, it often causes no symptoms.

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Created: 4/27/2004   |   Last Modified: 8/21/2006
From Health A-Z, Harvard Health Publications. Copyright 2006 by the President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Written permission is required to reproduce, in any manner, in whole or in part, the material contained herein. To make a reprint request, contact Harvard Health Publications. Used with permission of StayWell.
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