If you have high blood pressure, you are at risk of developing a range of serious and potentially life-threatening health problems. This is because high blood pressure can lead to a number of symptoms and conditions, such as:

◾ Heart disease

◾ Heart attacks

◾ Coronary artery disease

◾ Stroke

◾ Peripheral arterial disease

◾ Bites, stings, and infections

◾ Skin rashes, ulcers, and other skin diseases

◾ Liver disease

◾ Kidney disease

◾ Lung disease

◾ Muscles and joints that can cause pain, stiffness, and aching

◾ Mental and emotional problems

◾ Diabetes

◾ High cholesterol

◾ obesity

◾ Inflammation and infections of the body

◾ The risk of developing a range of diseases

High blood pressure causes a number of symptoms and conditions that can have a direct impact on your health. If you have high blood pressure, you are at risk of developing a range of serious and potentially life-threatening health problems.