Which of the following is the most common symptom of hypertension?
a. shortness of breath
b. tightness in the chest
c. headaches
d. none of the above
select the best answer from the choices provided

The answer is letter c. headaches but a and b may be considered, because some people with hypertension experiences difficulty in breathing and chest pains, and severe headaches is also a common symptom that occurs when your blood pressure is extremely high. Some symptoms don't show up until your blood pressure is reaches the dangerous stage.