Overview
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is common but can be serious if not treated. People with high blood pressure may not feel symptoms. The only way to know is to get your blood pressure checked.
Symptoms
Causes
Risks
Prevention
Symptoms
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.
Causes
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.
Risks
Following are some risks associated with hypertension:
- Arteries getting damaged.
- Coronary heart disease.
- Brain damage.
- Minor stroke or transient ischemic attack.
- Damage to the blood vessels.
- Kidney failure.
Prevention
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.