Problems Caused Due to High BP
Contact Dr. Arun Is You Have High BP
Attend the wakeup call for hypertension before it is too late to act!
Hypertension or High BP
Hypertension i.e. high BP is actually the condition wherein the force of blood against the walls of arteries is considerably high. This may finally lead to several health problems, including heart disease. High BP is often called the silent killer. This is because it often has no signs or symptoms. Also, and many people do not know they have it.
What Do the Numbers Mean?
To understand this, first you need to understand the science that if your heart pumps too much blood and your arteries are narrow at the same time, then your BP shoots up. There are 2 numbers in such BP readings, which are given underneath:
- Systolic blood pressure is the top number. This number actually measures the pressure in arteries when the heart beats.
- Diastolic blood pressure is the bottom number. This number actually measures the pressure in arteries between the beats.
BP is measured by both, the amount of blood pumped by the heart & the amount of resistance to blood flow in the arteries.
- 120/80 is considered to be a normal range.
- Systolic BP between 120-129, & diastolic BP less than 80 is considered to be the elevated range.
- Systolic BP is 130 or higher than this, and diastolic reading to be 80 or higher than that comes in the range of hypertension.
What Causes Hypertension?
There are many possible causes of hypertension, including obesity, stress, smoking, and excessive salt intake.
Symptoms of High BP
The signs and symptoms of high blood pressure can include headache, shortness of breath, dizziness, and blurred vision. Some people with hypertension may have nosebleeds too. But these signs and symptoms usually don’t occur until hypertension has caused damage to the arteries, heart, or other organs.
Problems Caused Due to High BP
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition in which the force of your blood against your blood vessel walls is too high. This can cause damage to your blood vessels, heart, brain, and kidneys too. Hypertension can cause heart attacks, strokes, and other health problems including brain problems as well as kidney diseases too.
How to Prevent High BP?
There are several things you can do to prevent high blood pressure, including maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, and reducing stress.
Contact Dr. Arun Is You Have High BP
If you have high blood pressure, you may be wondering if you should see a cardiologist. High blood pressure is a common condition, and many people are able to manage it with lifestyle changes and medication. However, if your blood pressure is uncontrolled or you have other risk factors for heart disease, a cardiologist may be the best doctor for you. Some signs that you may need to see a cardiologist include:
- Chest pain
- Heart palpitations
- Shortness of breath
- A family history of heart disease
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, or if you are worried about your heart health, make an appointment to see Dr. Arun. He will be able to evaluate your risk factors and develop a treatment plan that is right for you.
