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The blood pressure is more like the pressure in the aorta and large arteries (vessels carrying blood), like the brachial artery, which is the one at your elbow and is used for BP measurement.

The instrument used is A SPHYGMOMANOMETER .

Blood pressure is reported as SYSTOLIC / DIASTOLIC in mmHg (millimeter of mercury).

The systolic is the pressure when the heart contracts, and the diastolic is the pressure when the heart is "filling up".

Some people on BP medication check randomly and are often advised by certain who are usually not medical practitioners, to discontinue their medications once a certain value is attained. Often times, these patients, without knowing, Â even need to continue these medications so that the blood pressure is maintained at a normal level. I recommend you rather take sensitive instructions as this from your doctor.

I would not go into the details of hypertension here now because that is a major topic on its own, so I would reserve it for another time.

However, I would just state here what the values of your blood pressure should look like at certain given time.

It is important to note that the systemic blood pressure rises with age, and so does the risk of developing a heart attack, stroke, heart failure, among other things. Hence the need to have your blood pressure checked; also because hypertension does not show symptoms until complications set in.

So let us cut to the chase.

The systolic is the upper, and diastolic is the lower as earlier stated.

Optimal : 120/80 mmHg
Normal : 130/85mmHg
High Normal : 130- 139/85-89mmHg
Mild hypertension: 140- 159/ 90-99mmHg
Moderate : 160- 179/ 100-109mmHg
Severe : 180/110mmHg

Isolated systolic hypertension:
Grade 1 : 140-159/ <90 mmHg
Grade 2 : 160/ 90 mmHg

If you are on antihypertensive medications, according to the British hypertension society guidelines, optimal target blood pressure values are:

Clinic measurements:
No diabetes ;140/85 mmHg
With Diabetes ;130/80 mmHg
Mean day time ambulatory or home measurement :
No diabetes ;140/85 mmHg
With Diabetes ;130/75 mmHg

26/06/2023

The prostate is a vital gland in the male. It secretes fluid that helps to maintain the vitality of the s***m.

Prostate cancer is regarded as the most commonly diagnosed cancer in males.

It is rare before 50 years but its occurrence increases thereafter.

The exact cause of prostate cancer, like other cancers, is unknown. However, some risk factors predispose to it. These include:

AGE: The older the male, the higher the risk.

FAMILY AND GENETIC FACTORS: This depends on the number of family members/ relatives affected and the age at which they were diagnosed. The risk is higher in men whose first degree relatives were affected.

RACE: It is more common in blacks.

DIET: Increased dietary fat increases the risk.

VASECTOMY: This is a form of male contraception. It increases the risk in me who underwent the procedure at < 35 years of age.

CIGARETTE SMOKING: increases the risk.

HIGH VITAMIN A INTAKE: Increases the risk.

SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR: Multiple sexual partners, becoming sexually active at an early age, recurrent sexually transmitted infections, all increase the risk.

VITAMIN D: If low in the body, predisposes to prostate cancer; and vice versa.

There are several investigations available for diagnosis of prostate cancer which would usually be carried out after a thorough physical examination. Therefore, as you advance in age, it is best you carry out the appropriate investigations as recommended by your doctor.

Having learnt about the risk factors, it is important to take the necessary precautions, with some lifestyle modifications, so you do not fall a victim of prostate cancer.

01/06/2023

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22/05/2023

MY CHOLESTEROL LEVEL IS HIGH
SHOULD I BE WORRIED?

The body actually needs cholesterol to carry out some of its functions, like maintenance of the cell membrane integrity and production of some hormones in the body; but when it is present in excess (hypercholesterolemia), it becomes worrisome.

It is no longer strange that some people like to check their cholesterol level even though they may not understand what the details of the laboratory investigation imply.

When you go for a cholesterol test, usually a simple total cholesterol test or a fasting lipid profile may be carried out after a 12- hour fast.

Commonly, you would be asked to carry out the fasting lipid profile in order to treat or prevent diseases such as hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases. Measurement of total (plasma) cholesterol is not sufficient for comprehensive assessment.

The fasting lipid profile would comprise of measurement of total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides. For the purpose of this discussion, we would emphasize the LDL and HDL.

Low density lipoproteins (LDL):

It is also known as “bad cholesterol†because it delivers cholesterol to the body tissues. Therefore, excess of it is bad because more cholesterol ( lipid) would line the blood vessels and cause problems. If the blood vessels are faulty, they will not be able to deliver sufficient blood, consequently nutrients, to the tissues and organ.

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18/05/2023

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16/05/2023

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15/05/2023

Management of Hypertension (HBP)

There are different ways to go about managing HBP and lower risk of further health related conditions such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease etc. Below are some of them:

Measuring your blood pressure on a regular basis
As hypertension does not really have symptoms, regularly checking your blood pressure is the way to know if it is too high. You can have a blood pressure monitor at home that you can use to check it or find time to go to your doctor and get it done.

Take your medication
If you are on medication for HBP, it is recommended that you stick with it as instructed by your doctor. Stopping the medication without medical advice could lead to serious health consequences.

Make lifestyle changes
A person can control high blood pressure by making some lifestyle changes like:
Being physically active (exercising, walking daily for about 30mins)
Quit smoking (if you do)Eating healthy, include limiting salt and alcohol
Watching your weight
Managing stress

Talk with your health care team
You and your health care team or doctor can and should work together to ward off or treat any medical conditions that could lead to HBP.

If you don’t have a health care team, we are here to assist. You can reach out to us @ info@doctorkk.com or 0802 577 0297

12/05/2023

Diagnosis of Hypertension
To diagnose high blood pressure, your health care provider examines you and asks questions about your medical history and any symptoms.

Your blood pressure is checked using a cuff, usually placed around your upper arm.

High blood pressure (hypertension) is diagnosed usually based on the average of two or more readings taken on separate occasions.

11/05/2023

What is Hypertension?
Hypertension (high blood pressure), in simple terms, is when the pressure in your blood vessels is higher than normal (140/90 mmHg or higher).

People with high blood pressure may not feel symptoms. The way to know is to get your blood pressure checked.

Things that increase the risk of having high blood pressure are grouled into modifiable and non-modifiable.
Non-Modifiable risk factors include:
● older age
● genetics
● Black race

Modifiable risk factors include:

● being overweight or obese
● not being physically active
● high salt diet
● drinking too much alcohol

Lifestyle changes like eating a healthier diet, quitting to***co and being more active can help control the blood pressure. Some people may require medications.

Blood pressure is written as two numbers. The first (systolic) number represents the pressure in blood vessels when the heart contracts or beats. The second (diastolic) number represents the pressure in the vessels when the heart rests between beats.

03/05/2023

STRESS AND DIABETES

Stress doesn't cause diabetes but it can affect your blood sugar levels and how you look after your condition.

Having diabetes in addition to life’s general ups and downs can be a cause of stress. It’s not always easy to live with and this can also feel harder when many people don’t understand it.

You may not be able to avoid stressful situations but there are things you can do to make it easier to cope such that you don’t give room for stress to be bult up and affect your emotional health.

Find out what stress is, how it affects diabetes and what you can do to change things. We’re here to help.

What is stress?

Stress is how your mind and body react to new or difficult situations. It might be something short-term like worrying about a presentation you’re going to give at work the next day or going to a party where you don’t know many people at the weekend. It can also be something physical like an accident or illness.

You may have less immediate but more constant worries about things like money, a relationship or coping with the loss of someone close.

Stress can affect you physically, emotionally and/or mentally.


How stress can affect diabetes

When you feel stressed, your body releases stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. This may likely give you an energy boost for a ‘fight or flight’ response. At such times, these hormones actually make it harder for insulin to work properly, known as insulin resistance. As energy can’t get into your cells, your blood sugar levels rise.

If your blood sugar levels go too high, it’s called going hyper (full name hyperglycaemia). We’ve got more information about hypers, how to avoid them and how they’re treated.

If stress doesn’t go away, it can keep your blood sugar levels high and put you at higher risk of diabetes complications. It can also affect your mood and how you look after yourself, which can start to affect your emotional health.

There are things you can do to take the pressure off.

01/05/2023

Welcome to the month of MAY

Happy Labour Day!