Heart & Cardiovascular Conditions
Essential (primary) hypertension
Serious
ICD-10: I10 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: उच्च रक्तचाप · தமிழ்: உயர் இரத்த அழுத்தம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಅಧಿಕ ರಕ್ತದೊತ್ತಡ · తెలుగు: అధిక రక్తపోటు · বাংলা: উচ্চ রক্তচাপ · मराठी: उच्च रक्तदाब · ગુજરાતી: ઉચ્ચ બ્લડપ્રેશર
About this condition
Essential hypertension is high blood pressure without any identifiable cause and is the most common type affecting Indians. It puts extra strain on your heart and blood vessels, increasing risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease. Regular monitoring, lifestyle changes including reduced salt intake, exercise, and medications when needed can effectively control this condition.
Common symptoms
headache
dizziness
chest discomfort
fatigue
vision problems
shortness of breath
When to see a doctor: regular monitoring required, immediately if very high readings
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | उच्च रक्तचाप · हाई ब्लड प्रेशर · बीपी बढ़ना · खून का दबाव |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | உயர் இரத்த அழுத்தம் · ஹைபர்டென்ஷன் · பிபி அதிகம் · ரத்த கொதிப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಅಧಿಕ ರಕ್ತದೊತ್ತಡ · ಹೈ ಬಿಪಿ · ಹೈಪರ್ಟೆನ್ಶನ್ · ರಕ್ತದ ಒತ್ತಡ ಹೆಚ್ಚಾಗುವುದು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | అధిక రక్తపోటు · హై బిపి · హైపర్టెన్షన్ · రక్తపోటు పెరగడం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | উচ্চ রক্তচাপ · হাই ব্লাড প্রেশার · বিপি বেশি · হাইপারটেনশন |
| Marathi (मराठी) | उच्च रक्तदाब · हाय बीपी · हायपरटेंशन · रक्तदाब वाढणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ઉચ્ચ બ્લડપ્રેશર · હાઈ બીપી · હાયપરટેન્શન · રક્તદાબ વધારો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Essential (primary) hypertension?
headache, dizziness, chest discomfort, fatigue, vision problems, shortness of breath.
When should I see a doctor?
regular monitoring required, immediately if very high readings
Is Essential (primary) hypertension common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Essential (primary) hypertension?
Severity is classified as Serious. regular monitoring required, immediately if very high readings.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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