When This Symptoms Comes Up Then You Are At Risk Of High Blood Pressure

The only way to find out if you have high blood pressure, is to get your blood pressure checked.

However, one symptom which could indicate you have the condition, is if you are bleeding from the nose.

Most of the time nosebleeds aren’t a sign of anything serious.

They are very common and can easily be treated at home.

Generally nosebleeds are caused by inner nose damage, as it is very dangerous.

Damage can be caused by picking your nose, blowing your nose too hard, or the inside of your nose being too dry.

However, in some cases having a nosebleed could indicate high blood pressure.

This type of nosebleed comes from deeper inside the nose and usually affects adults, and would require medical attention.

The NHS advises seeing your GP if you have regular nosebleeds, if the bleeding seems excessive and if it lasts longer than 20 minutes.

You should also see a doctor if you feel weak or dizzy while having a nosebleed or have difficulty breathing.

Most of the time nosebleeds aren't serious, but they can be a symptom of high blood pressure.

The health body also advises healthy adults over the age of 40 to have their blood pressure checked at least once every five years.

If you're at an increased risk of high blood pressure, you should have your blood pressure checked more often ideally once a year.

You’re more likely to have high blood pressure the older you are, if you have too much salt in your diet, drink too much alcohol and are overweight.

In addition, you’re more at risk if you don’t get enough exercise, if you smoke, or have long-term sleep deprivation.

Genetically, you’re more likely to have high blood pressure if you have a family history of the condition or are of African or Caribbean origin.

You should see your GP if you have regular or excessive nosebleeds.

If you're over 40 you should get your blood pressure checked at least every five years.

High blood pressure is dangerous because if untreated it can increase your risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes.

More than one in four adults in the UK have high blood pressure, although many won't realise it, according to the NHS.

“If your blood pressure is too high, it puts extra strain on your blood vessels, heart and other organs, such as the brain, kidneys and eyes,” the NHS said.

If you do get a nosebleed, you should stop it by sitting or standing upright - never lie down.

You should pinch your nose just above the nostrils for 10 to 15 minutes, lean forward and breathe through your mouth.

You could also place an icepack at the top of your nose.