IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE

WHAT IS BLOOD PRESSURE :

  • Blood pressure is not a disease so long as the pressure of any individual remains within a normal level.( 120/80)
  • Every one of us has blood pressure in a normal level in order control blood circulation for our bodily functions.
  • For some people this blood pressure levels whether high or low differ due to certain reasons which may be due to age, environment, family reasons, work load, ancestral disease etc?
  • In normal case from birth till death one has blood pressure.
  • Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood. If this pressure rises and stays high overtime, it can damage the body in many ways.
  • This blood pressure varies like for new born this may be around 80/46 (systolic/diastolic) and for an adolescent and a healthy elder this may go up to 120/80.
  • Comparing with male the female’s blood pressure always remains less due to genetic factor.
  • Those that put more weight normally have more blood pressure than who is less weight.
  • Ladies will have more blood pressure during pregnancy.
  • For all those individuals who may be of same age, height and weight the pressure may not be the same but may varies due to certain factors such as family background, environment, and work load etc.
  • During office hours and whenever we use our brain the pressure goes up and decrease on finishing of the job and relaxed.
  • From morning when we get up from bed the pressure slowly start increasing and goes more while us preparing to proceed to office and remain increased during the entire working hours. However, it may goes down when we reach home and during holidays.
  • For a house wife the pressure goes up while preparing food etc for her spouse and children and goes down when they leave home.
  • For Students pressure increase during exam time, but goes down during vacation.
  • Thus blood pressures in normal course keep increasing and decreasing and keep changing every now and then basis their activities of the given circumstances.

Types of BP

  • There are two types of blood pressures as we all know as High blood pressure (HBP) and Low blood pressure (LBP)
  • High blood pressure, unless deducted earlier and treated can lead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure and other health problems.
  • To avoid above said health problems, it is very important that one should know about their blood pressure number/condition, even when you are feeling fine. If your blood pressure within normal 120/80 you can take all preventive measures to keep maintain within the normal level. However, if your blood pressure is high you have to take required treatment to prevent damage to your body
  • “Blood pressure” numbers include SYSTLIC and DIASTLIC pressures. Systolic blood pressure is the pressure when heart beats while pumping blood. Diastolic blood pressure is the pressure when the heart is at rest between beats.
  • We can notice that blood pressure reading is written with systolic number above or before the diastolic, such as 120/80 mmhg. (The mmhg is millimeters of mercury – the units used to measure blood pressure.)
  • “Blood pressure” tends to go up and down, even in people who have normal blood pressure. If your number stay above normal most of the time, you are at risk and need treatment to bring it normal level.
  • “ Blood pressure” level in normal condition remain Systolic less than 120 mmhg and Diastolic less than 80 mmhg
  • “Blood pressure” level in prehypertension may remain Systolic between 120-139 and Diastlic between 80-89
  • “Blood pressure” level for people having high blood pressure may go ( stage 1) systolic between 140-159 and diastolic between 90-99
  • For most adults aged 18 and older, blood pressure levels above 120/80 raise your risk, and the risk increases as the blood pressure levels rise.
  • “ prehypertension” means you are likely to end up with HBP, unless you take steps to prevent it.

    • NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE

    As we all know, normal blood pressure of a healthy person should be 120/80 at any given point of time. However, this may be at times slightly more or less for some people due to certain reasons but may not be because of hypertension. Normal Blood pressure for those who are above 50 years of age can even go above 130/90 because of their age.

    Blood pressure tends to rise with age. Following a healthy lifestyle helps people delay or prevent this rise in blood pressure.

    People have high blood pressure can take steps to control it and reduce their risk for related health problems by way of taking medication as prescribed by your dactor and make certain life style modification related to your work , exercise and diet.

    WHAT MAKES BLOOD PRESSURE GO HIGH?

    • SMOKING: smoking will damage blood vessels and heart which leads to high blood pressure
    • ALCOHAL: Regular intake of alcohol can lead to high blood pressure
    • FOOD: Taking fatty foods and regular intake of red meat etc can lead to high B.P
    • ANGER: getting emotional and falling angry on people for each and every silly thing can lead to high blood pressure
    • EXERCISE: lag of exercise can lead to many illnesses including high B. P
    • SLEEP/REST: Unless one has good sleep at night (say about 6 to 8 hrs daily) and take proper rest after hard work, this may lead to higher blood pressure

    SYMPTOMS OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

    • Head ach particularly head ach at the back of your head
    • Occasional chest pain either in day time while working or at time hours.
    • Occasional giddiness.
    • Blared vision
    • Occasional high fever with head ache
    • Kidney failure

    TREATMENT FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSUE:

    MEDICATION: Must contact proper Doctor in case of any such above said symptoms persist and must follow Doctor’s advice. If Doctor prescribe any medicines which must be taken regularly as may be recommended by him Must check-up your blood pressure regularly.

    BODY WEIGHT: If you are excess in body weight, must try to reduce your weight by changing your life style modification, diet control and exercises as may be recommended by the Doctor.

    WALKING: Make a habit of walking at least for half an hour daily during early morning hours with empty stomach (after taking few classes of water) is best to maintain your blood pressure to normal.

    FOOD HABITS: Must avoid taking salty food items and try to minimize salt in all your foods. Better to avoid taking fatty foods, red meats etc. Prefer more vegetables and fresh/seasonal fruits. Drink more water and fruit juices.

    ALCOHAL: Drinking alcohol may be given up completely

    SMOKING: Smoking is another major reason for high blood pressure and must to given up completely in order to maintain good health.

    ANGER/TENTION/EMOTION: Under no circumstances one should lose temper and should never get angry but try to lead a peaceful and humor’s life. Never get excited for anything but try to keep cool in all circumstances and take life easy.

    SIDE EFFECTS OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE:

    People who suffer from high blood pressure must try to change to above life style modification with required medication and periodical checkup. However, if those who have not taking proper care irrespective of being blood pressure patient, they may sooner or later may face following health problems:
    • Heart problems can arise
    • Kidney ailments can occur,
    • Brain may get affected,
    • Eyes may suffer with blare vision

    PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MUST TRY TO AVOID FOLLOWING:

    • Stop smoking if you are a regular smoker,
    • Give-up drinking of Alcohol if you are a habitual drinker,
    • Reduce salt intake as much as possible in daily foods
    • Avoid working in night hours for a longer period
    • Avoid stress
    • Avoid fatty foods

    PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MAY TRY TO FOLLOW FOLLOWING:

    • Regular exercise and walking for half an hour daily
    • Take proper rest and sleep well during night (min 6/8 hrs daily)
    • Take regular and timely food
    • Take required medicines as may be advised by the doctor
    • Drink plenty of water/fruit juices
    • If no problem in consuming “GARLIC” the same can be taken(4/5 small pcs) boiled in milk or hot water after dinner, this may help keep your blood pressure under control with other BP medicines.
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