Hypertension Symptoms and Signs. High Blood Pressure

Alcoholism. While alcoholism cannot really be called a symptom of hypertension, it certainly is something that increases the risk of developing the same. According to the criteria of the American Heart Association, a man should imbibe less than two drinks daily, and a woman, just one. Any adult who takes in more than that limit at one time will immediately see a temporary increase in blood pressure. Outright alcoholism is certainly an extremely high-risk factor and will almost always lead to long-term hypertension.