Symptoms of hypertension: The signs of hypertension include hearing a heartbeat in the ears

High blood pressure is a common condition that affects more than 25% of British adults.

This is known as the "silent killer" because it is not always possible to know if you have the disease unless you have your blood pressure checked.

Common symptoms of high blood pressure include nosebleeds, blurred vision, and stomach pain.

But, you may also be at risk of developing this disease, also called hypertension, if you hear a heartbeat in your ears.

Heart palpitations could be one of the first signs of high blood pressure, said UK Bupa.

Heart palpitations make people feel their own heart beat. It could feel like a pounding in the chest, the British Heart Foundation added.

One could even feel it in the neck or hear it in the ears while lying down, he said.

"Palpitations describe the feeling of feeling your own heart beat," said the British Heart Foundation.

"They often feel like a beating, a thud or a movement in the chest that you can feel in your neck or through your ear when you're lying down.

"Palpitations are common and for most people are harmless, but they can be very unpleasant."

Heart palpitations could be a sign of hypertension and should be examined by a doctor, added Bupa UK.

High blood pressure rarely causes symptoms except in cases of extreme hypertension.

But, this could cause headaches, shortness of breath or high fever.

"You may want to see your doctor if you frequently have a combination of these symptoms," he said.

They may indicate high blood pressure or something else that needs to be treated. "

Blood pressure increases pressure on blood vessels and vital organs, the NHS said.

Early diagnosis of high blood pressure is crucial as it increases the risk of certain life-threatening diseases, including heart attacks and strokes.

However, you can reduce your risk of hypertension by adopting a healthy and balanced diet.

Reduce the amount of salt in your diet to prevent high blood pressure.

Everyone should aim to eat less than 6 g of salt in one day, which is equivalent to about a teaspoonful.