Typical symptoms of high diastolic blood pressure
In particular with diastolic high blood pressure alone, complaints can be absent for a long time. Typical symptoms can include: Unfortunately, the disease often only becomes apparent through complications or emergencies, such as a stroke.
- Early morning headaches, especially in the back of the head
- Swindle
- Noise in the ears
- Insomnia
- Nosebleeds
- Nervousness
Diagnosis
The diagnosis is quite easy to make using a blood pressure monitor. To check whether the blood pressure is situation-independent and permanently elevated, not only is it measured at the doctor’s office or at home, but a 24-hour measuring device is used. This is obtained from the treating physician and carried around with you for one day.
Diastolic values above 90 mmHg require treatment. High blood pressure is divided into three degrees of severity. In grade 1, diastolic values are between 90-100 mmHg, in grade 2 between 100-110 mmHg and in grade 3 more than 110 mmHg.
Prophylaxis
As in many things, a healthy and balanced lifestyle can prevent diastolic hypertension. Low-fat and healthy food, abstinence from nicotine, moderate alcohol consumption, regular sport and stress reduction are the cornerstones of this.