Hypertension: Everything you need to know | Sanjay Pasari

High blood pressure is additionally referred to as hypertension. Serious health issues including heart disease, stroke, and occasionally even death can result from it.

Factors of Hypertension  

Unhealthy diets (excessive salt intake, diets heavy in saturated and trans fats, insufficient intake of fruits and vegetables), inactivity, use of cigarettes and alcohol, and being overweight or obese are some of the risk factors that may be changed.

Age over 65, having a family history of hypertension, and having other illnesses like diabetes or renal disease are all non-modifiable risk factors.

Symptoms of Hypertension

The phrase "silent killer" refers to hypertension. Because it may not have any symptoms or warning indications, the majority of persons with hypertension are unaware they have a problem. It is crucial to periodically assess blood pressure because of this.

• Early morning headaches nosebleeds, A

• Abnormal heart rhythms, 

• Eyesight abnormalities, and 

• Ear buzzing 

• Fatigue

• Nauseousness,  

• Vomiting  

• Anxiety

• Chest discomfort

• Trembling of the muscles  

Only by having a medical expert take your blood pressure can you identify hypertension. The process of taking your blood pressure is quick and painless. Although individuals may test their own blood pressure using automated equipment, a professional examination is crucial for determining risk and problems that may be connected with it.

Prevention of Hypertension

• Consuming less salt (to less than 5g daily).

• Eating more veggies and fruit.

• Having a regular physical activity schedule.

• Avoiding tobacco usage.

• Lowering alcohol intake.

• Consuming fewer foods high in saturated fat.

• Decreasing or eliminating trans fats from the diet. 
  
  

  Management of Hypertension

• Lowering and controlling stress.

• Routinely monitoring blood pressure

• Treatment of hypertension

• Taking care of other medical issues

Your healthcare professional will need to use a blood pressure cuff to measure your blood pressure because high blood pressure doesn't have any symptoms. Every yearly checkup or consultation, healthcare professionals often take your blood pressure. Your doctor may diagnose high blood pressure in you if you have high blood pressure readings at two or more appointments.