
24/07/2025
HYPERTENSION THE SILENT KILLER! ( BP )
π« What is High Blood Pressure? (Hypertension) π©Ί
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition where the force of blood pushing against your artery walls is too high. Over time, this pressure can damage the arteries and increase your risk for serious health problems like heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.
You may not feel sick at first β hypertension is often called the "silent killer" because it usually has no obvious symptoms until damage has already begun.
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Normal blood pressure is usually around 120/80 mmHg.
If your reading is 140/90 mmHg or higher, you may have high blood pressure.
Some common causes or risk factors:
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Too much salt or fat in the diet
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Lack of exercise
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Being overweight
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Stress
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Smoking or alcohol
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Family history
High blood pressure can be managed with healthy lifestyle changes, medication, and regular checkups.
π©Ί Know your numbers. Get your blood pressure checked today!