Ever had one of those throbbing headaches right behind your eyes that just won’t quit—and it’s not from staring at a screen all day or missing your morning coffee? I’ve seen it time and time again in my practice as an internal medicine physician: folks walking in with that exact complaint, only to discover it’s…
Let’s get real for a second—high blood pressure and poor circulation signs don’t exactly come with flashing warning lights. They sneak up, often quietly, and by the time most folks notice something’s off, damage may already be underway. I’ve seen this firsthand in clinic, more times than I can count. You might feel “off” and…
High blood pressure and tingling hands — that’s a combo that I see more often in my clinic than you’d think. Patients walk in worried their fingers feel numb or “buzzing,” especially when they’re stressed or just waking up. Sometimes they shrug it off. Other times, they spiral down the Google rabbit hole. Either way,…
If you’ve ever wondered whether high blood pressure and hand numbness are connected, you’re not alone. I get this question often from patients in my internal medicine practice—especially those managing chronic hypertension. It’s easy to dismiss hand numbness as something minor, like sleeping wrong or overusing a keyboard. But when it happens frequently or alongside…
Have you ever noticed your vision getting blurry out of nowhere? Maybe you’re reading a text message, and suddenly, the words seem to smear together. Or you’re driving, and street signs look fuzzier than usual. If you’re also dealing with high blood pressure, this isn’t something to brush off. High blood pressure and blurred vision…