Hypertension

Hypertension is defined as a condition in which Systolic Blood pressure is above 140mm/Hg and diastolic blood pressure is 90mm/Hg .

Normal Blood pressure is 120/80mm/Hg.s-

It’s mainly classifieds into three parts-

1. Prehypertension – When Systolic blood pressure is above 120-139mm/Hg and Diastolic blood pressure is 80- 89mm/Hg.

2. Hypertension stage

a) Hypertension stage I- When Systolic blood pressure is 140 to 159mm/Hg and Diastolic blood pressure is 90- 99mm/Hg .

b) Hypertension stage II- When Systolic blood pressure is more or equal to 160mm/Hg and Diastolic blood pressure is equal to or more than 100 mm/Hg. This is also called Silent killer.

3.Pregnancy Induced Hypertension- This Hypertension arise during pregnancy due to abnormal hormonal disturbance.

Types of Hypertension are-

1. Primary Cause- This Hypertension cause is unknown and it’s found 90to 95%.

2.Secondary Cause- This Hypertension cause is known and this is found 5to 10%.

Causes of Hypertension are-

High Sodium intake (Salt)

Family history

Smoking

Age between 30 to 70 year

Stress

Sign and Symptoms

Headache

Fainting

Irregular heart rate

Fatigue

Problem with Vision

Management

Take Low sodium Diet

Take a Sugar water solution

Don’t take any tension

Take proper rest .

Weight Reduction

Regular Exercise

Don’t Take tobacco or do any types of Smoking.

Stay home Stay Safe .