Hypertension || Types of hypertension || Stages of hypertension || Risk factors for hypertension || common symptoms of high blood pressure || Risks of hypertension ||

 

What is hypertension?

Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of the body’s arteries, the major blood vessels in the body. Hypertension is when blood pressure is too high.
Hypertension is diagnosed if, when it is measured on two different days, the systolic blood pressure readings on both days is ≥140 mmHg and/or the diastolic blood pressure readings on both days is ≥90 mmHg.

Types of hypertension?

There are two main types of high blood pressure: primary and secondary high blood pressure.: 

·      Primary, or essential, high blood pressure is the most common type of high blood pressure.

·      Secondary high blood pressure is caused by another medical condition or use of certain medicines.  

 

Stages of hypertension?

 

The 4 stages of hypertension are: 

·      Elevated blood pressure levels between 120-129/less than 80.

·      Hypertension stage 1 is 130-139/80-89 mmHg. 

·      Hypertension stage 2 is 140/90 mmHg or more. 

·      Hypertensive crisis is higher than 180/120 or higher.

What are the risk factors for hypertension?

Modifiable risk factors include unhealthy diets (excessive salt consumption, a diet high in saturated fat and trans fats, low intake of fruits and vegetables), physical inactivity, consumption of tobacco and alcohol, and being overweight or obese.

Non-modifiable risk factors include a family history of hypertension, age over 65 years and co-existing diseases such as diabetes or kidney disease.

10 common symptoms of  hypertension?

    High blood pressure or Hypertension do not typically show symptoms but if you have any of the following 10 symptoms ,you should check your blood pressure immediately or consult with your doctor.

1. Severe headache

2. Nosebleed

3. Breathlessness

4. Ringing in ears

5. Sleepiness/Insomnia

6. Confusion

7. Fatigue

8. Excess sweating

9. Vomiting

10. Blurred vision

What are the risks of hypertension?

    If your blood pressure is too high, it puts extra strain on your blood vessels, heart and other organs, such as the brain, kidneys and eyes. Persistent high blood pressure can increase your risk of a number of serious and potentially life-threatening health conditions, such as: 

 

·      heart disease 

·      heart attacks 

·      strokes 

·      heart failure 

·      peripheral arterial disease 

·      aortic aneurysms 

·      kidney disease 

·      vascular dementia

If you have high bloodpressure, reducing it even a small amount can help lower your risk of these health conditions.

Homoeopathy Medicine for Hypertension or high BP:

- Rauwolfia Serpentina

- Passiflora incarnata

- Crataegus oxyacantha

Essential Supplement for control Hypertension or high BP:

- Flaxseed softgel

- Omega-3 softGel

N.B.- For proper medicine with dose consult with your health consultant / Physician.

Any query contact: Dr Maiti's Swasti Homoeo Clinic