"Hypertension is a common condition, high pressure inside the blood vessels can lead to health problems such as heart and kidney disease. Hypertension may not cause symptoms for years, but in the process, serious damage to your eyes, kidneys, brain and heart may occur. However, it is easily detected." Once you recognize it, your doctor can get it under control."
- There are four categories of hypertension:
1-Normal Blood Pressure < 120/80 mmHg
2-Prehypertension: Systolic blood pressure 120-139mm Hg, small (diastolic) 80-90 mmHg
3-Stage-1 Hypertension: Systolic blood pressure 140 -159 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure 90-99mmHg
4-Stage-2 Hypertension: Systolic blood pressure >= 160mmHg, diastolic blood pressure >=100 mmHg
- There are 2 types of hypertension:
1-Primary Hypertension (cause unknown-essential): mostly seen in adults,
2-Secondary Hypertension: an underlying condition has; Various conditions and medications can cause:
- Kidney diseases
- Adrenal gland tumors
- Thyroid diseases
- Some medications: birth control pills, cold medicines , decongestants, cocaine, amphetamine
- Chronic alcohol use
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- HYPERTENSION RISK FACTORS
1-Age/The risk increases after the age of 45 in men and after the age of 65 in women
2-Race/More common in blacks than whites
3-Family history
4-Obesity< br /> 5- Sedentary life
6- Smoking
7- Salt-rich diet
8- Potassium-poor diet
9- Vitamin D deficiency
10- Alcohol
/> 11-Stress
12-Chronic conditions: Such as chronic kidney disease, sleep apnea
- IF HYPERTENSION IS NOT CONTROLLED...
1-Heart attack or stroke: High blood pressure can cause your arteries to harden and thicken (atherosclerosis). In this case, it can lead to heart attack, stroke and other complications. 2-Aneurysm: Rising blood pressure weakens your blood vessels, causing them to balloon and form an aneurysm. If an aneurysm ruptures, it can be life-threatening. 3-Heart failure: Pumping blood against higher pressure in your veins For k, the heart has to work harder. The thickened heart muscles have difficulty meeting the needs of your body and heart failure develops.
4-Narrowing and weakening of the blood vessels in the kidney: This prevents these organs from functioning normally.
5-Thickening, narrowing and tearing of the eye vessels: This condition causes vision loss.
6- Metabolic syndrome: This syndrome is the combination of increased waist circumference, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol (benign cholesterol), high blood pressure and high insulin levels. As the number of these disorders increases, your risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke increases. 7-Memory and comprehension problems: Uncontrolled high blood pressure can affect your ability to think, remember and learn. It is very important for individuals to consult a doctor without any complaints.
- HOW SHOULD WE PREPARE BEFORE GOING TO THE DOCTOR?
- Wear comfortable clothes. .
- Avoid caffeinated foods and drinks.
- Go to the toilet before your blood pressure is measured.
- Non-prescription medications, painkillers, antidepressants, birth control medications can increase your blood pressure.
That's why Bring the medications you use with you or write them on the list. >
- What tests should I have?
- Do I need medication?
- What should I eat, what should I avoid?
- What physical activity should I do?
- To control my blood pressure How often should I come for an appointment?
- Should I measure blood pressure at home?
- Is there an informative brochure or booklet I can get from you?
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