Signs & Symptoms of High Blood Pressure in Men

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hypertension is sometimes referred to as the "silent killer." There are often no signs or symptoms.

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Facts

• Men and women suffer hypertension at nearly the same rate.

Types and Causes

• Primary high blood pressure (essential hypertension) and secondary high blood pressure are two types of hypertension. Primary high blood pressure has no identifiable cause, while secondary hypertension has a tendency to appear suddenly.

Symptoms

• Even if the high blood pressure is dangerously elevated in some men, there may be no symptoms. However, some men whose high blood pressure occurs early in their life may experience headaches, dizzy spells, nose bleeds or fatigue.

Treatments

• Thiazide diuretics, also known as water pills, and Indapamide (also referred to as Lozol) along with beta-blockers are common drug types used to treat hypertension.

Risks

• Men with hypertension have an increased risk of developing erectile dysfunction. Hypertension also affects other organs of the body, particularly the kidneys; it can be a direct cause of kidney disease.