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High Blood Pressure and Left Hand Pain
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High blood pressure is an increasing concern of 21st century. This is a
silent killer that has been associated with heart disease and strokes. According to the American
Heart Association, coronary heart disease is the number one cause of death in United States and the
major factor leading to heart disease is high blood pressure. Hence, all concerns related to
hypertension are valid. This disease, if not treated on time, can have fatal consequences. So much
so that when untreated it can shorten a person’s life by 20 years. Its potential risks are greater
because unlike other diseases, it has very few outward symptoms. In fact, most times the sufferer
is not even aware that he has high blood pressure until his condition worsens. Due to all these
reasons, the earlier standards of blood pressure have been lowered now to 115/75 mm hg. This pre
high blood pressure level is considered comparatively safe for the patient. When blood pressure is higher than 140/90, then it is
called primary or essential hypertension. Some of its underlying causes are high alcohol
consumption, high sodium intake, stress, obesity, genetics, indigested dietary potassium and
chronic kidney disease. People suffering from primary hypertension rarely experience
symptoms. Another type of hypertension is called accelerated hypertension because in it
the blood pressure rises suddenly. This is a rare but life threatening condition and requires
immediate treatment. If a person is fortunate, he may experience some symptoms like drowsiness,
headache, nausea and loss of vision. A sharp shooting pain in the left hand is another strong
symptom of accelerated hypertension and is felt due to rapid shaking or numbness in the
fingers.
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Hypertension can lead to angina
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Hypertension can lead to angina as it has considerable effects on the heart and
circulatory system. Pain in the left arm or hand is a symptom of angina
problem and hints at a disease in the circulatory organs, especially the heart. The pain begins
at a lower intensity and becomes more intense and frequent gradually. The erratic pattern and
functioning of blood pressure levels contributes to the condition called angina pectoris which
affects the heart and the aorta. This is a dangerously fatal condition. The best way to catch the onset of hypertension is by checking your blood
pressure regularly. Visit a doctor immediately if your blood pressure is above the normal limit and
follow his advice. A proper diagnosis can help to prevent the disease. Besides, a balanced diet,
regular exercise, avoiding smoking and stress and getting proper sleep are some effective
preventive measures.
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