Before starting anything about High Blood Pressure, we should understand the core of it. This blog is all about awareness of High Blood pressure, so that you can understand & be serious to get treatment asap.
What is blood pressure?
When the heart pumps blood through the arteries, the pressure put by blood on artery walls is called Blood Pressure.
What are normal blood pressure numbers?
Ideally normal blood pressure is considered to be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg. High blood pressure is considered to be 140/90mmHg or higher and lower would be 90/60mmHg or lower.
Now, it’s important to know how it is measured…
How is blood pressure measured?
You might notice the two numbers in mmHg.
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- Systolic blood pressure
When your heart beats, it measures the pressure in your arteries.
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- Diastolic blood pressure
When your heart rests between beats, it measures the pressure in your arteries.
So, “120/80 mmHg” would be 120 systolic and 80 diastolic or would be say “120 over 80,”
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We’ve heard a lot about high & low blood pressure. Let’s get to know more about these two & how it happens, if it is how we can get to know & many other related queries…
What is high blood pressure (hypertension)?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, blood pressure higher than normal.
Throughout the day our body blood pressure changes many times based on our activities. If it measures consistently above normal it may result in a diagnosis of high blood pressure (or hypertension).
It’s oftenly related to unhealthy lifestyle habits like being overweight, not exercising enough, smoking & drinking too much alcohol.
And if left untreated it can increase risk of developing a number of serious long-term health problems, such as heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.
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What is the main cause of high blood pressure?
Eating too much salt and not eating enough fruit and vegetables. Not doing enough exercise. Drink too much alcohol or coffee (or other caffeine-based drinks) smoke. But the list doesn’t end here…
- Overweight
- Eat too much salt and do not eat enough fruit and vegetables
- Do not do enough exercise
- Drink too much alcohol or coffee (or other caffeine-based drinks)
- Smoke
- Do not get much sleep or have disturbed sleep
- Are over 65
- Have a relative with high blood pressure
- Are of black African or black Caribbean descent
- Live in a deprived area
Now, It’s important for one to know if they have high or low blood pressure…
How do I know if I have high blood pressure?
Consult with your doctor or any health professional, they can measure it and let you know about it. It’s quick and painless. High blood pressure is called a “silent killer” as it usually has no warning signs & symptoms. Most people don’t know that they do have high blood pressure. People do it on their own by measuring their blood pressure at home, also called self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) monitoring.
Isn’t it good to prevent these health issues and maintain our blood pressure…
What can I do to prevent or manage high blood pressure?
You heard it right, we can do it but for it we need to work into healthy lifestyle and follow below some points;
- Getting at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week (about 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week)
- Not smoking
- Eating a healthy diet, including limiting sodium (salt) and alcohol
- Keeping a healthy weight
- Managing stress
If we try, we can work on a healthy lifestyle and maintain our blood pressure. Let’s get started on being healthy…
Alternatively some people have to take medicine to manage their blood pressure in making positive lifestyle changes. We will cover this whole topic in our up-coming blog.
Till then stay healthy & be safe…