Hypertension – The Hidden Threat To Your Health

                                                                                                                                                                              What makes Hypertension so dangerous is that the affected persons are usually unaware of its presence. In the early stage of chronic high blood pressure, there are almost no physical indications for the people to pick up. However, they find out when they are suddenly stricken with chronic headache, dizziness, heart disease or even stroke. Given the fact that Hypertension is such a hidden threat to your health and wellbeing, you need to understand this problem in order to fight it.

What is Hypertension?

This is a chronic condition characterised by high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force with which your blood travels within the blood vessels. If you have high blood pressure, then the entire circulatory system is faced with constant stress and strain. Over time, this can cause various health problems, and in some cases can even lead to death.  

Identifying Hypertension

People can have high blood pressure for several years without realising. While Hypertension is indeed a stealthy problem, a simple blood pressure test can help you identify it. 

Hypertension is usually accompanied by the following symptoms:

• Chronic headache
• Feeling breathless after undertaking moderate activity
• Vertigo
• General restlessness
• Buzzing or hissing sounds in the ear
• Blurred vision
• Frequent nosebleeds
• Losing consciousness for brief periods 

What causes Hypertension?

Hypertensive people have a strong genetic disposition towards it. Research has found about 35 genomes which trigger hypertensive symptoms. If one of your parents has Hypertension, then you are at risk as well. Similarly, if you have many people with chronic high blood pressure in your family circle, then you need to be extra careful. 

Hypertension can also be caused by bad lifestyle choices. If you lead a sedentary life without adequate physical activity and if you have a tendency to consume salty junk food regularly, then you may face Hypertension in the near future. 

What are the risk factors?

• Age: The risk of Hypertension increases with age. People have the highest risk during middle age. Women are more likely to become hypertensive after the age of 65.

• Body weight: People having obesity have a higher risk of suffering from Hypertension than those with normal body weight.

• Level of physical activity: People who are generally inactive tend to have a higher-than-average heart rate, which in turn increases blood pressure. 

• Sodium intake: The presence of too much sodium (in the form of salt) in the daily diet increases the risk of having Hypertension.

• Lack of vitamin D: Research has found that people suffering from Hypertension tend to have less vitamin D in their diet. 

• Tobacco use: Smokers generally have higher blood pressure than non-smokers. 

Associated complications

People with Hypertension have an increased risk of suffering from

• Heart disease, including heart attack
• Heart failure
• Stroke
• Weakened or narrowed blood vessels
• Impaired memory and concentration

What you should do

If you suspect that you have high blood pressure, then you should visit a specialised clinic and consult with experts. The doctor will give you a blood pressure examination, followed by questions regarding your general lifestyle, daily habits, diet and level of physical activity. Yes, Hypertension is deadly. However, it can be managed and controlled using the right medicines and proper diet accompanied by suitable exercise. 

By Khalid Md. Saifullah
Naturoveda Health World

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