HYPERTENSION
WHAT IS HYPERTENSION?
Hypertension is also known as high blood pressure.
To be specific, an elevated blood pressure of 130 over 90 mmHg and above, measured on three separate occasions 1-2mins apart.
Since we know what hypertension is now, what then is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of blood vessels that run in our body.
1.5 MILLION CASES PER YEAR IN NIGERIA
Risk factors include -family history, older age, male gender, black race, lack of
Physical activity, unhealthy diet including salt, sugar, high calorie diet,weight gain, excessive alcohol intake,high cholesterol,smoking and most importantly stress.
Hypertension is usually referred to as a "SILENT KILLER", meaning it is rarely accompanied by symptoms. But in some cases, it could start with headaches especially at the back of the head and very early in the morning, light headed ness, visual disturbances, fainting episodes.
HOW TO PREVENT HYPERTENSION
Check your blood pressure on a regular basis using a sphygmanometer eithier mercury in glass or the portable analog which can be used at home at your convenience.
Lifestyle modifications- reduce intake of fatty food, salt, spices, sugar, high calorie diet.
Water therapy-taking at least 1 glass of water especially in the morning and at night before going to bed everyday
Exercise- jogging around your home for 30mins at least three times in a week, aerobic exercises to keep your heart rate up.
Limit alcohol intake
Quit smoking.
Liberal intake of fruits and vegetables
Reduction of stress in your lives- BE HAPPY and try to get enough rest and sleep.
See a doctor if your blood pressure is above 130 over 90 mmHg.
When hypertension remains untreated, it can lead to a heart attack, stroke, blindness, failed kidneys, and death eventually.
PLEASE LET'S PREVENT HYPERTENSION. THANKS. DR TM
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