Dr. Sevinc Mamedgosinova, a cardiologist, points out that high blood pressure may be an indication of an underlying problem with the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, or pituitary gland.
According to the doctor, high arterial blood pressure often indicates the first signs of endocrine disorders, particularly thyroid diseases, such as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, as well as hyperparathyroidism.
She explains: "Adrenal gland disorders are a common cause of high blood pressure. These disorders include pheochromocytoma, primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn's syndrome), Cushing's syndrome, and some genetic forms of adrenal hyperactivity."
In addition, high blood pressure is observed in cases of pituitary gland disorders, which affect the central organ of the endocrine system. These disorders may include increased secretion of growth hormone (acromegaly) or decreased production of essential hormones from the anterior pituitary gland (hypopituitarism). High blood pressure is also seen in individuals with diabetes and metabolic syndrome, which is characterized by a combination of obesity and disorders of fat and carbohydrate metabolism.
The doctor confirms that high blood pressure may persist without clear symptoms for a long time, and is often only discovered through blood pressure measurement, stressing the importance of self-measurement of blood pressure on a regular basis.
It indicates that as the condition worsens, symptoms may appear such as headaches of varying intensity, dizziness, blurred vision or seeing spots before the eyes, tinnitus, difficulty maintaining balance while walking, nausea and vomiting, and rapid heartbeat. General and nonspecific symptoms may also occur, such as weakness, sweating, and drowsiness.
According to her, warning signs include chest pain, numbness in the face or extremities, extreme weakness, and nosebleeds. If these symptoms appear, she recommends checking blood pressure immediately and seeing a doctor as soon as possible.
