HYPERTENSION

HYPERTENSION

The increased pressure of blood against the arteries is known as high blood pressure. This problem of blood circulatory system has become very common these days. High blood pressure can be the cause of many dangerous diseases. The main reason for this is the stress of a long time, when our blood vessels become hard, due to which blockages occur, Heredity, aging, smoking and excessive use of fatty food and chaotic lifestyle are other reasons for this disease.

Today seven out of 10 people in India have the problem of hypertension. If we want treatment, solution to this problem then we have to find the causes of hypertension and that is the reason. Mental tension, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, anger, irritability.,

SYMPTOMS

  • Most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms, even if blood pressure readings reach dangerously high levels. You can have high blood pressure for years without any symptoms.

A few people with high blood pressure may have:

  • However, these symptoms aren’t specific. They usually don’t occur until high blood pressure has reached a severe or life-threatening stage.
01

HEADACHES

02

SHORTNESS OF BREATH

03

NOSEBLEEDS

  • Normal blood pressure.Blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg or lower.
  • Elevated blood pressure.The top number ranges from 120 to 129 mm Hg and the bottom number is below, not above, 80 mm Hg.
  • Stage 1 hypertension.The top number ranges from 130 to 139 mm Hg or the bottom number is between 80 and 89 mm Hg.
  • Stage 2 hypertension.The top number is 140 mm Hg or higher or the bottom number is 90 mm Hg or higher.

Blood pressure higher than 180/120 mm Hg is considered a hypertensive emergency or crisis. Seek emergency medical help for anyone with these blood pressure numbers.

Untreated, high blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious health problems. It’s important to have your blood pressure checked at least every two years starting at age 18. Some people need more-frequent checks.

Healthy lifestyle habits —such as not smoking, exercising and eating well — can help prevent and treat high blood pressure. Some people need medicine to treat high blood pressure.