High blood pressure is one very serious
ailment which if not controlled can lead to various heart related diseases as
well as other problems in the body. An estimated 1 in 3 adult has high blood
pressure, and the condition is dangerous because it often has no symptoms.
High Blood
pressure is the increase in the force of blood pushing against the walls of the
arteries as the heart pumps blood. If the force of the blood flow keeps getting
high, the tissue that makes up the walls of the arteries gets stretched beyond
its healthy limit which will then create problems in several ways. It is a
condition that has no symptoms, you can have it and not know you have it , so
it is advisable to check your blood pressure regularly. Blood pressure fluctuates
depending on the activity you are engaged in, it reduces while you are asleep
and rises as you wake up, and actively doing something.
A normal blood pressure reading ought to be
120/80mmHg or less; anyone with a reading above 120 should see their health
care provider. Blood pressure tends to rise with age; this is because your
blood vessels become stiffer as you age. However, a healthy diet may help
maintain a regular normal blood pressure.
Causes of High blood pressure
1) Increased amount of salt intake.
2) Obesity: Over weight leads to an
increase in blood pressure.
3) Stress or anxiety
4) Too much alcohol consumption
5) Smoking, smoking damages your blood
vessels.
6) Diabetes
Treatment of High blood pressure
1) Follow a healthy diet.
2) Be physically active. Exercise
regularly.
3) Quit smoking.
4) Reduce alcohol intake.
5) Reduce the amount of salt you take.
6) Try to manage stress, relaxing and coping with problems can improve
your emotional and physical health.
7) Medicines .In severe cases
medications are prescribed by a physician.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a
disease. Even though it usually has no symptoms, it can have deadly health
consequences if not treated.
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