28/02/2022
High blood pressure
Also called: HBP, hypertension
A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
Usually hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90, and is considered severe if the pressure is above 180/120😳.
Signs and Symptoms
Like other sicknesses or illnesses, hypertension has NO signs or symptoms. Its not old people sickness. Most obese children and adult have HBP.
Lifestyle drug for Hypertension includes:
1. Physical exercise, 2. Stress management,
3. Quitting smoking,
4. Home blood pressure monitors and regular examination by a physician
5. Low sodium (salt) diet
Effect of HBP
1. Stroke,
2. Sudden death.
3. Partial blindness
(mostly in pregnant women if not properly monitored) etc.
Its important you know your HBP statues today.
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