WORLD HYPERTENSION DAY - MAY 17

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WORLD HYPERTENSION DAY - MAY 17

HYPERTENSION


DEFINITION:

                      Hypertension, also known as High Blood Pressure is a long term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.




SYMPTOMS : Usually does not cause any symptoms.


RISK FACTORS:


* Coronary Heart Disease.
* Stroke
* Heart failure
* Vision Loss
* Chronic Kidney Disease

RANGES OF BLOOD PRESSURE :

  • Normal blood pressure is below 120 systolic and below 80 diastolic
  • Pre hypertension is 120-139 systolic or 80-89 diastolic
  • Stage 1 high blood pressure (hypertension) is 140-159 systolic or 90-99 diastolic
  • Stage 2 high blood pressure (hypertension) is 160 or higher systolic or 100 or higher diastolic
  • Hypertensive crisis (a medical emergency) is when blood pressure is above 180 systolic or above 110 diastolic.

CAUSES :

  • Physical inactivity
  • A salt-rich diet 
  • Alcohol and tobacco use.
  • Age
  • Being overweight or obese 
  • Sex - men are more prone to hypertension at a younger age and women have a higher rate of hypertension at older ages
  • Low Dietary Potassium Intake
  • Pregnancy
  • Sleep apnea

TREATMENT :


1. MEDICATIONS : Different variety of medications are prescribed to lower blood pressure


2. LIFE STYLE CHANGES

*  Salt Restriction
* Moderation of Alcohol Consumption
* Reducing weight & maintaining it
* Regular Physical Exercise
* Reduce Stress

3. DIET :


* Diet prescribed to lower Blood Pressure is called as " DASH DIET" - Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension

* This diet focuses on Portion size, consuming  wide variety of foods and obtaining  proper amount of nutrients.

* It helps to consume Less Sodium and High Magnesium, Potassium and Calcium.

* GUIDELINES

#  Consume Low sodium Foods - Avoid pickles, Appalam,  Fast Food, Processed foods.
# Include 2 cups of vegetables & 1 cup of Fruits everyday.
#  Consume Whole grains, Pulses 
#  Include Nuts & dry fruits 
# Avoid Alcohol
# Quit smoking
#  Consume Lean meat - Boiled Chicken, Fish
#  Include Low fat dairy Product - Skim Milk
# Potato, Beetroot, Banana are rich in magnesium thus helps to lower blood pressure.






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