High Blood Pressure

What is High Blood Pressure?

Hypertension or high B.P. is a concerning problem as it can be the breeding ground for several serious diseases. Technically, blood pressure is the measure of the quantity of blood passing through the vessels at a given point in time.

When the pressure moves beyond the permitted threshold and stays that way for a long, it starts affecting the heart. Constant blood pressure can exert pressure on the heart and can lead to cardiac arrests and serious heart conditions. Blood pressure is known as a silent killer as it shows no symptoms or discomforting signs till it’s too late, Other than the heart, high blood pressure can also affect the kidneys, brain, and other vital organs of the body.

Early detection of High Blood Pressure is the most effective way to treat a hypertensive patient as it could lead to many other diseases if continued for a longer time.

Causes and Symptoms of High Blood Pressure

Causes:

High Blood Pressure can be caused by many factors, symptoms could vary in different cases of hypertension. Some common factors that cause High Blood Pressure are:

1. Genetics-  certain genes obtained from your parents can trigger High Blood Pressure.
2. Ageing process-  with increasing age some organs of the body starts showing signs of wear and tear which could lead to physical changes that may cause hypertension.
3. Sedentary lifestyle
4. Overweight
5. Obstructive sleep apnea
6. Kidney problems
7. Adrenal gland tumors
8. Thyroid problems
9. Use of certain medications
10. Substance abuse( use of harmful drugs)
11. Alcohol and tobacco addict
12. Heart and kidney problems
13. Sleep problems
14. Congenital defects
15. Stress
16. Chronic illness

Symptoms:

It is possible that a person with high blood pressure may not show any significant signs and symptoms or show some signs in the advanced stage.

The most ideal way to identify the risk of hypertension is going for regular check-ups to a nearby clinic.

If signs and symptoms are visible in some cases then the most common ones are:

1. Headaches
2. Shortness of breath
3. Nosebleeds
4. Flushing
5. Blood in the urine
6. Chest pain
7. Visual changes
8. Dizziness

 If you see any of these symptoms try yoga for high blood pressure control. this asana can help address both the symptoms and root causes of high blood pressure.

Preventive Measures for High Blood Pressure :

1. Try to maintain your body weight as per medical standards. Overweight people have more risk of getting high blood pressure
2. Reduce consumption of salt. High levels of salt in food can increase your blood pressure. 
3. Have a balanced meal. Nutritious food like fruits and vegetables will save you from eating saturated fat and sugar and keeps you healthy.
4. Consuming a lot of alcohol can increase your blood pressure. So it’s better to limit your drinks to a minimum.
5. Get a know-how of which factors increase your stress. And control your actions or thoughts which lead to stress or anxiety, as it can affect your blood pressure level.
6. Try to do a good calorie-burning physical workout each day. The more you exercise, the better it is for the body as well as the mind.