Introduction
Blood pressure or blood pressure in the human body is balanced by Allah Almighty under a very complex system. Your heart which pumps the blood in the different blood vessels in the human body and the blood pressure in the vessels depends on the stiffness of the vessels. With age and excess fat in the diet, the dilation and contraction of the blood vessels is hindered, which increases the tension in the vessels and puts more strain on the heart, which leads to heart failure. The pressure increases.
A simple example to understand this is if you use a rubber pipe to water plants etc. at home and if you press the pipe, the water will go far due to the pressure on the stream.
It has been observed that about 15% of people are suffering from high blood pressure and many people do not even know about it and suddenly during an examination it is found that the blood pressure is high.
In today’s era, stress in life, excess of chicken foods and not exercising and not walking are also causing high blood pressure. 80 to 90% of high blood pressure patients do not know the reasons for this. But it has been seen. It is said that its tendency is often found in families, just like diabetes. It has often been seen that excessive use of salt also causes high blood pressure, so the use of salt in food should be moderate.
Some causes of high blood pressure
- Obstruction in the large blood vessel that leaves the heart.
- There are different kidney diseases.
- deficiency of various hormones in the human body.
- Use of contraceptives in women etc.
Symptoms of high blood pressure
- is often seen in healthy people during routine checkups.
- In some people, it causes damage or side effects, due to which the heart does not work or the vision becomes weak.
- having a slight pain in the heart. (angina)
- In addition to headache, dizziness and increased irritability.
- Getting tired quickly and not getting sleep.
- Feeling of pressure on the joints.
- In some patients, excessive urination and frequent urination at night is due to kidney failure.
Testing
- ECG
- chest X-ray which can detect heart enlargement.
- The amount of salts in the blood.
- The amount of fat (Cholesterol) in the blood
- Renal tests.
- Blood sugar levels
Complications
- Heart enlargement and heart failure.
- Shortness of breath Sudden panic and shortness of breath especially during exercise or at night while sleeping.
- Weakness of sight.
- Rupture of cerebral artery.
- The effect of stroke on the language.
- Or being on the body could be a state of fainting or seizures, these were some of the various symptoms.
Treatment
It is said that prevention is better than cure, so drugs can be prescribed only after examination and tests by your doctor. Therefore, apart from the disease, a routine check-up must be done by the doctor, especially after the age of forty. Heart, blood sugar and blood fat levels should be regularly checked.
Following are some precautionary measures.
Precautions
- should always exercise regularly.
- Salt and fat should be used moderately in the diet. And use oil instead of desi ghee.
- Proper sleep should be done at least seven to eight hours.
- Try to avoid unnecessary stress or tension.
- Blood pressure reduction is caused by drinking less salt and water and more excretion of water in the human body. For this, adequate amount of water and salts should be used.
Conclusion:
Hypertension, caused by factors like diet and exercise habits, genetics, and other health issues, strains the heart and blood vessels, leading to serious conditions like heart disease and stroke. Regular check-ups are crucial as hypertension often shows no symptoms until complications arise. Managing it involves lifestyle changes such as a balanced diet, regular exercise, enough sleep, and stress reduction. Prevention through healthy living is crucial, as medications can control blood pressure but cannot replace healthy habits. Awareness and proactive health management are key to reducing hypertension’s impact and promoting long-term health.
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