Nosebleeds Could โBeโ a Warning Sign of High โBlood pressure, research Suggests
London, UK -โ Frequent or severe nosebleeds could indicate undiagnosed high โฃblood pressure, a condition affecting an estimated โone in four adults in Britain, new research reveals. while often dismissed as minor, nosebleeds may be a crucial symptom of the “silent killer,” prompting individuals to seek medical attention and possibly prevent serious health complications.
High โbloodโฃ pressureโฃ rarely presents obvious symptoms, making regular testing vital. However,โข a 2020โค study โpublishedโข in JAMA Otolaryngology Head โand Neck Surgery has linked hypertension to a substantially increased risk of nosebleeds, offering a potential early warning sign. The research, whichโ followed โฃ35,749 participants wiht an average age of 52, found that individuals with high blood pressure were 47% more likely to experianceโ nosebleeds compared to those without the condition.
Over a 14-year period, researchers tracked spontaneous nosebleeds – those not caused by injury, โsurgery, or illness – in both groups. The study demonstrated not only a higher โincidence โof nosebleeds in hypertensive individuals but also more “severe” โbleeding episodes. Participants with high bloodโ pressure were 2.7 times more likely to require emergency department treatment for nosebleeds.
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) highlights that other potential signs of highโฃ blood pressure include blurred vision,โฃ shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, and headaches. If โฃyouโ suspectโ you may have high blood pressure, consulting with your doctor is strongly recommended.โ Early diagnosisโค and management โฃare crucial for preventing long-term health consequences.
