Many people ask: How do I know if I have high blood pressure? Several symptoms can occur on various levels of high blood pressure. These include:
Here are some statistics that show the impact high blood pressure has on society.
Blood pressure is measured using top and bottom numbers. The top number is called the systolic pressure, which measures the pressure against the artery walls that is generated when the heart pumps. The bottom number, called the diastolic pressure, measures the pressure in the arteries while the heart rests in between beats. We measure this in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) by using a blood pressure cuff and pump around a patient's upper arm as shown here.
How can I treat hypertension if I already have it? You can excercise and lose weight, reduce stress, increase nutrients in your diet such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, fish oils, and garlic. Also, there are some medications that can help treat your high blood pressure. Some of these medicines include Thiazide diuretics, calcium channel blockers, Renin inhibitors, Angiotensin, Alpha blockers, and Vasodilators, just to name a few. Also, you should frequently monitor your blood pressure or see a doctor to check and see if it gets any worse. Next, you will see a chart that shows your goals to get your blood pressure under control.
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Blood pressure is the amount of force put on the walls of your arteries. Having too much pressure on those walls can cause many problems. But how can you get high blood pressure? Many things can trigger this problem. One way you could get high blood pressure is from your family's genetics. For example, if both your mother and father have high blood pressure, you are likely to get it some time in your life as well. Some other ways you could possibly get high blood pressure is blocked arteries, too much stress, obesity, too much salt in your diet, not enough potassium or vitamin D,
too much alcohol, or possibly even pregnancy. Also, people with an African American race tend to have a better chance of getting high blood pressure.
How can I prevent myself from getting hypertension? Truth is, there are many ways you can prevent yourself from getting this "silent killer" disease. These include: