The high blood pressure is considered as the silent disease since it may be no symptoms appear. This disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Prevention is key to success in managing this condition.
What is high blood pressure?
It is a chronic pathology and it is an alteration of the normal pressure levels, It is usually asymptomatic. high blood pressure This occurs when blood in the arteries circulates at a higher than normal pressure. It must be monitored and treated because it can cause damage to the body's organs.
Risk factors for hypertension
- High cholesterol
- Chronic smoking
- Diabetes mellitus
- Men over 60 years old
- Postmenopausal women
- Family history (genetic inheritance)
- Chronic stress
- Weight changes, such as overweight and obesity
Symptoms of high blood pressure
Symptoms usually only appear when there is very high pressure increases. In these cases, the following symptoms may occur:
- Headache
- Nosebleed
- Chest pain
- Drowning
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Confusion
- Changes in vision
- Fatigue
These symptoms can have many different causes, so preventive checkups are recommended. When they actually occur These symptoms indicate that the patient has serious complications..
What is the treatment for high blood pressure?
For the treatment of high blood pressure, blood pressure levels are considered and treatment is provided. lifestyle changes, drugs y risk factors. He treatment of the hypertension It is essential, otherwise they can cause various complications such as, heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and kidney failure.
Blood pressure values considered normal
Values in adults
- It should not exceed 135/85 mmHg
- Optimal pressure 120/75 mmHg
- Ideally, it should be below 110/70 mmHg
Patients with complications
- It should not exceed 120/75 mmHg
People over 75 years old
- Ideal 140/80 mmHg
Important information you should know about high blood pressure
- Hypertension is asymptomatic
- It is associated with serious cardiovascular diseases
- There are many therapeutic alternatives
- One of the most dangerous characteristics of hypertension is that it does not present clear symptoms, and these can take a long time to manifest.
Tips to avoid high blood pressure
- A preventive medical check-up is recommended at least twice a year.
- Having a healthy lifestyle
- Exercise
- Avoid saturated fats
- Healthy diet
- Avoid being overweight
- No smoking
- Monitor your blood pressure regularly
- Eat with little salt and control food portions
- Managing stress
Conclusions
Everyone should get a get regular health check-ups at least twice a year to investigate the high blood pressure.
In our health centers We have the experience that most of the time the Hypertension does not cause any discomfort., the patients have had high pressure for years and have felt nothing, since the symptoms only appear associated with very high increases in pressure.
If you suspect you have this condition or have any doubts about it, you should consult a doctor. healthcare professional. In our Family clinics in Dallas and Fort Worth all are met security protocols For in-person appointments, or you can schedule a telemedicine appointment.
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