If you’ve ever dealt with both high blood pressure and felt like the room was spinning, you’re not alone. As an internal medicine physician with years of hands-on experience managing hypertension, I’ve noticed a surprising link that many patients don’t expect: hypertension and inner ear problems. At first glance, the two seem unrelated. But once…
Can high BP cause eye twitching? That’s a question I never thought I’d be asked as often as I am, especially in clinic. But here we are. And honestly, I get it—when something as odd and annoying as an eyelid twitch pops up, it’s natural to start playing medical detective. As an internal medicine physician…
If you’ve ever felt a weird sensation of pressure in your ears and wondered if it might have something to do with your blood pressure, you’re definitely not alone. As an Internal Medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve encountered many patients who come in concerned about this exact issue — “Could my high blood…
If you’ve ever noticed your heart pounding a bit harder during a stressful moment, you’re not alone. As an internal medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve had countless patients ask me, “Why is my heart rate always high when my blood pressure goes up?” That connection between hypertension and high heart rate is a…
As an Internal Medicine Physician with years of experience in managing hypertension, I often encounter patients who are struggling with more than just high blood pressure. One of the most concerning symptoms they report is shortness of breath. It’s a combination that many don’t realize can be linked, and it’s something I deal with regularly…
As an Internal Medicine Physician with years of experience managing hypertension, I’ve seen firsthand how critical it is to identify the early signs of worsening hypertension. It’s easy to dismiss minor symptoms or feel that they’re not a big deal, but ignoring these signs can lead to severe complications later. Hypertension, or high blood pressure,…
High blood pressure and calcium deficiency—now there’s a combination that doesn’t get talked about enough! Yet, in my years of working with hypertension patients, I’ve seen this link show up time and time again. People focus on sodium, exercise, and medications, but few realize how much their calcium levels might be quietly sabotaging their blood…
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it sneaks up on you without showing noticeable symptoms. But did you know that high blood pressure can lead to some surprising effects on your body, including muscle weakness? As someone with years of experience in the field of hypertension, I’ve seen this…
Let’s talk about something serious but often ignored—the long-term effects of untreated hypertension. If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure (or even if you suspect you might have it), but you’ve been brushing it off, I need you to hear me out. As a hypertension specialist, I’ve seen firsthand how neglecting this silent killer…