High Blood Pressure is commonly known as Hypertension. It is the pressure exerted by blood against the walls of the blood vessels. In this condition, the blood pressure is higher than 140 over 90mmHg.
A person who suffers from hypertension may witness the following symptoms: Blood clots in the eyes area. Sudden Dizziness. Loss of balance and difficulty in walking. Facial flushing.
Some common causes of hypertension are: Old age. Family history. Consuming high amount of salt in the diet. Skipping exercise from a daily routine. Obesity. Daily consumption of alcohol. Smoking. Long-term sleep deprivation.
the doctor will diagnose by measuring the blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer. There are two ways to record blood pressure, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure. Systolic pressure refers to the amount of pressure in the arteries during contraction of the heart muscle, whereas, diastolic pressure refers to the blood pressure when the heart muscle is between beats.
Following are some treatments used to treat hypertension: .. Surgical intervention Consultation with a nutritionist and exercise specialist are mostly helpful in changing lifestyle and proceeding with weight loss. Consulting a hypertension specialist is a part of the treatment. Dietary control Pharmacologic therapy
Following are some measures that can be used to prevent hypertension: Maintaining a proper weight. Having a balanced diet. Less consumption of salt. Exercising. Cutting off alcohol. Controlling blood pressure.
