High blood pressure. (Common Health Concerns: Learn more about the medical concerns you might have.(Disease/Disorder overview)

From: Pamphlet by: National Institute on Aging | Date: November 1, 2007 | Copyright information

You can have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, and still feel just fine. That's because high blood pressure does not cause symptoms that you can see or feel. But, high blood pressure, sometimes called the "silent killer," is a major health problem. If not treated, it can lead to stroke, heart disease, eye problems, or kidney failure. The good news is that there are ways you can prevent high blood pressure. And, if you already have high blood pressure, there are ways to...

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