About High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, means pressure in the blood vessels remains higher than normal. It may have no symptoms but can increase risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and eye problems.
High Blood Pressure symptoms
- often no symptoms
- headache in some people
- dizziness
- blurred vision
- chest pain or breathlessness in emergencies
Common causes of High Blood Pressure
- family history
- high salt intake
- obesity
- lack of exercise
- smoking
- stress
- kidney disease
- diabetes
- age-related risk
High Blood Pressure treatment options
- Seek urgent care for very high BP with chest pain, breathlessness, weakness on one side, severe headache, confusion, vision loss, or pregnancy. Consult a doctor for repeated high readings.
Safe home care for High Blood Pressure
- check BP with a reliable machine
- reduce salt intake
- walk or exercise as advised
- avoid smoking
- take prescribed medicines regularly
- do not stop BP medicines suddenly
Emergency signs for High Blood Pressure
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to High Blood Pressure
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for High Blood Pressure.
Lab tests for High Blood Pressure
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