A symptom affecting the nose could signal a potentially fatal condition. Medical experts warn that nosebleeds might serve as an indicator of elevated blood pressure.

Approximately one in four adults across the UK is believed to have high blood pressure. Having elevated blood pressure - also known as hypertension - means your heart must work considerably harder than normal to circulate blood throughout your body.

While this may not create immediate problems, prolonged periods can place additional stress on particular organs, potentially causing damage. It also represents a major risk factor for various medical emergencies including heart attacks and strokes.

In the majority of instances, elevated blood pressure presents no symptoms, meaning it can remain undiagnosed. The British Heart Fo

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