Hypertension

Hypertension Hypertension is one of the most common illnesses that affect a large number of people. Nearly 77 million people in the United States fell prey to high Blood Pressure according to the estimations of the American Heart Association. Blood is pumped throughout the body by the heart via arteries. In hypertension, the blood pressure in these arteries remains constantly at an elevated level, which is why this condition is also known as high blood pressure. Hypertension can lead to Stroke and Heart disease. Even though symptoms of hypertension don’t show up for years, it can be diagnosed by assessing the damaged sustained by the heart.

Facts on Hypertension
What Is Blood Pressure?


The pressure with which the blood is flowing through your vessels, particularly arteries, is referred to as blood pressure. The unit in which blood pressure is measured is mm of Hg (millimeters of Mercury). There are two numbers included in a blood pressure reading e.g. 120/80 mm Hg. The first number represents the pressure of blood in the arteries during the contraction cycle of the heart and is known as systolic pressure while the other represents the pressure of blood during the resting period of the heart between each contraction and is known as diastolic.

What Is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)?
If your blood pressure is consistently at or higher than 140/90 mm Hg then it is considered as high blood pressure. However, you would be considered hypertensive if your systolic or diastolic pressures are elevated. There are a number of factors which determine whether a person’s blood pressure is high enough for him to receive medication for it. Patients having Diabetes, a cardiovascular condition or being susceptible to heart and kidney disease have to be given immediate treatment if their blood pressure rises to 140/90 mm Hg. However, in some cases it is best to start treatment if the blood pressure reaches 130/80 mm Hg.

Symptoms & Complications of Hypertension
Symptoms
Most people suffering from hypertension don’t even know about it until they go for a checkup. Confusion or fatigue, severe Headaches, chest pain, vision problems, having difficulty in breathing, Blood in Urine, irregular heartbeat and pounding in the ears are some of the symptoms that might indicate that you have high blood pressure.

Complications

Complications	Description
Cardiovascular disease	Hardening of arteries might occur due to high blood pressure which can cause stroke and Heart Attack.Elevated blood pressure levels can give rise to Aneurysms which can be proved as life threatening if they rupture. There is a chance of heart failure too, as the heart muscle becomes unable to pump blood against the high pressure of blood.
Kidney disease	The blood vessels in your Kidneys might become narrow and weak and hamper their function.
Eye disease	The blood vessels in your eyes might get torn, thickened or narrow, resulting in eye issues like vision loss.
Metabolic Syndrome	You may get metabolic syndrome which is a combination of a number of metabolic disorders including high insulin level and low HDL cholesterol.
Memory deterioration	Your memory can deteriorate and you might have difficulty in thinking, remembering and learning things.

When to See a Doctor
Blood pressure is usually checked whenever you visit a doctor.

It is best to start having your blood pressure checked the day you turn 18. If you have been found to be at risk of developing high blood pressure then your doctor might check your blood pressure more often. The reading of blood pressure must be taken from both arms to rule out any differences in readings.

You can have your blood pressure measured at health fairs or from blood pressure machines in malls as well. However, the results of BP machines are not accurate all the time.

Causes & Risk Factors of Hypertension
Causes

• Primary (essential) hypertension

In most cases, the exact cause of primary or essential hypertension is not known. It is said to develop slowly over many years.

• Secondary hypertension

When hypertension is being caused by an underlying condition, it is termed as secondary hypertension: Adrenal gland Tumors, kidney and Thyroid issues, congenital blood vessel defects, obstructive sleep apnea, alcohol abuse, use of cocaine, amphetamines and certain other medications. This type of high blood pressure develops suddenly and is more dangerous than primary hypertension.

Risk Factors
Here are some risk factors of hypertension:

Type	Description
Age	Children and adults are both at risk of developing high blood pressure. Kidney or heart issues are the prime reasons for hypertension in kids but Obesity, lack of physical activities and having an unhealthy diet are other reasons that can lead to hypertension as well.
Heredity	People with family history of high blood pressure are more at risk of developing this condition.
Race	Black people are most likely to have high blood pressure than white people.
Weight	Obese and over-weight people generally have high blood pressure as their heart has to pump more blood to their cells to provide them oxygen and other necessary nutrients.
Lack of exercise	Heart rates of people that don’t exercise are usually quite high which causes their hearts to work extra hard and results in high blood pressure.
Unhealthy diet	A diet containing too much sodium or too low potassium and Vitamin D can cause high blood pressure.
Unhealthy life styles	Drinking too much alcohol on a regular basis or smoking cigarettes can also lead to high blood pressure as well.
Pregnancy	Pregnant women are more at risk of having high blood pressure.
Stress	Taking too much stress can increase your blood pressure for a temporary period of time too.

Treatments for Hypertension
Medical Treatments

Age	Medication	Description
Under 55 years old	ACE	Angiotensin-converting Enzyme (ACE) does the job of relaxing the blood vessels to lower blood pressure levels but can cause dry cough.
ARB	Angiotensin-2 Receptor Antagonist (ARB) also relaxes the blood vessels for reducing blood pressure.
Over 55 years old	Calcium channel blockers	Calcium channel blockers reduce blood pressure by expanding the arteries. They do this by not letting calcium to enter the muscle cells of both blood vessels and the heart.
Diuretics	Diuretics lower blood pressure by flushing out surplus salt and water from the body in the shape of urine.

Self-Care at Home

• Decrease salt intake. Avoid eating too much salt and try to keep its daily intake down to less than 6 g.


• Do more exercise. Start on a regular exercise.


• Control weight. Try to reduce your weight.


• Avoid smoking. Cut down on your cigarette smoking or better still, quit it altogether.


• Maintain balanced diet. Start eating a balanced, healthy diet that is low in fat.


• Reduce alcohol & caffeine drinks. Avoid consuming too much caffeine drinks and alcohol.

Watch the video to get more information on hypertension:

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), also called benign intracranial hypertension and PseudoTumor cerebri syndrome, is a disorder that may arise after there is an increase in the pressure level of the Cerebro-Spinal Fluid (abbreviated as CSF), which is the liquid that surrounds the brain and that lies below the skull in order to protect our brain and spine by working as a muffle or cushion in case we hit our heads with something. The CFS is a liquid that is constantly being produced and reabsorbed back to the bloodstream. This generally allows the pressure level to be constant, unless the disorder takes place.

What Symptoms Does Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Present?
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension or IIH presents a series of symptoms that affect various parts of the human organism. Most people suffering from IIH complain from Headaches that do not appear in any specific area. Vomits and nausea have also been linked to the syndrome and the headache arising from it. Many also speak of a ringing or beep that goes on in one or both ears in a rhythmic fashion. Doctors call this “Pulsatile Tinnitus”. But not only that, IIH can also affect your vision quite badly actually, by making you see double figures, for example, by creating visual field defects or blurring in the central or peripheral areas of your vision field, or by momentarily darkening it or even completely blacking out your vision (called Transient Obscurations of Vision, or TOV). Patients have also complaint of color vision loss. Finally, a radiating radicular pain in the arms and legs may also be experienced by some patients, but this should not be too severe.

What Causes Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension?
The precise factors that cause intracranial hypertension in most patients remain unknown. However, there seem to be a link to an excess amount of cerebrospinal fluid located between those organs and the skull.

This liquid acts like a muffle or a sort of airbag that should lessen the effect of a head blow and protect such vital organs from being damaged. The liquid is produced by the brain and latter reabsorbed into your bloodstream, carrying it all across your organism. The increase in the pressure level of this liquid may take place in the absorption process.

What tends to happen is that the pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid increases if the contents of the skull exceed its inner volume. For this to happen, the brain must expand or grown in size, and this happens generally when a brain tumor develops. This same happens, however, when your brain swells or if the amount of cerebrospinal liquid is larger than the average.

Certain scientists have shown that some people suffering from idiopathic intracranial hypertension show a skull structure different from the normal, with a narrowing in specific parts in the brain. It is yet unclear if this is linked to the condition, or if it is an effect or a cause.

Who Is at Risk?
Fortunately for most, IIH is very rare, only around 1 in every 100,000 or more. About 90% of people with IIH are obese middle-aged women. Leaving this two factors aside (women, overweight) there are others that also seem to have a weaker correlation with this condition. These are:

• The consumption of some drugs and medicines, such as steroids, certain antibiotics and contraceptive pills


• Being pregnant


• Other diseases that appear along with it, such as kidney malfunction or Sarcoidosis

How Is Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Diagnosed?
No doctor will ever diagnose you with idiopathic intracranial hypertension without performing several thorough examinations, neurological exams and tests, most to evaluate a possible abnormal level in your intracranial pressure, vision problems, or to find papillEdema.

Some of the tests that you may go through include:

• An examination of the lateral rectus muscles – These muscles help you in the process of moving your eyes around, and if they are weak a double vision may occur.


• A number of visual tests –You might have to take a kind of collyrium or eye drops that will dilate your pupils so the doctor can better examine the interior of your eye bulb and your retina, searching for plausible causes of possible vision problems. Several standard visual tests will also be performed to see how well the patient can see.


• Lumbar puncture – This one will most definitely be performed without certainly confirming you have idiopathic intracranial hypertension. It is also called spinal tap, and it is said to be a little painful. It is used to measure intracranial pressure levels by collecting a small sample of intracranial liquid and searching for possible causes for this.


• Brain imaging and MRI scans – These will search for possible brain tumors, seizures or injuries and other factors that may be causing the symptoms.

What Are the Treatments for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension?
In order for patients to feel alleviated from their symptoms or even to make them fully disappear, a series of effective treatments have been developed in laboratories by numerous scientists.

1. Weight Loss
If you are diagnosed with it and you are overweight, your doctor will advise you to lose weight. You may want to go to a dietitian to help you with this. Losing weight may not only improve your symptoms, it may also eradicate them fully. It will also be beneficial for your general wellbeing.

2. Medications
A series of prescriptive drugs are available for the general public at the pharmacies that may help you fight IIH. Some of these are:

• Diuretics –They are sometimes combined with Lasix, a diuretic that increases urine fluid and that way reduces fluid retention and pressure.


• Glaucoma drugs – These medicines can effectively reduce the amount of cerebrospinal fluid that is produced by the brain. Acetazolamide, found in Diamox, has proven to alleviate symptoms in at least half of the patients that have taken it. It can involve damaging side effects, however, such as Kidney Stones or chronic fatigue.


• Migraine meds – Eve though migraine does not appear to have a direct link with IIH, it has been observed that these medical drugs have often helped patients, not by eradicating the problem from the root, but rather alleviating symptoms, palliating the patient.

3. Surgery
Certain surgical methods have also proven to be quite effective, for those patients who want to take their treatment to another level. Doctors speak of two major procedures:

• Optic nerve sheath fenestration – This procedure is performed by the surgical removal or part of the membrane surrounding the patient’s optic nerve. This will also allow an excessive amount of cerebrospinal fluid to leave the skull cavity. It has proven to be highly beneficial when it comes to improving vision problems, even in both eyes while the surgical operation only involves one eye in general. Despite this, in some cases the surgery has no effect and vision actually becomes worse.


• Spinal fluid shunt – This is performed by the insertion of a long thin tube into your skull cavity or spine, which will drain the excess amount of intracranial liquid the patient may have. This treatment is quite complicated however, and it can involve serious side-effects or additional surgeries. That is why it is rather reserved as a sort of Plan B option, in case all others have proven to be ineffective.

Note: About 10% patients experience a progressive vision-loss that may result in absolute blindness. And there exists the possibility of recurrence months or years later. That is why patients should really consider having regular medical check-ups.

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), also called benign intracranial hypertension and PseudoTumor cerebri syndrome, is a disorder that may arise after there is an increase in the pressure level of the Cerebro-Spinal Fluid (abbreviated as CSF), which is the liquid that surrounds the brain and that lies below the skull in order to protect our brain and spine by working as a muffle or cushion in case we hit our heads with something. The CFS is a liquid that is constantly being produced and reabsorbed back to the bloodstream. This generally allows the pressure level to be constant, unless the disorder takes place.

What Symptoms Does Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Present?
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension or IIH presents a series of symptoms that affect various parts of the human organism. Most people suffering from IIH complain from Headaches that do not appear in any specific area. Vomits and nausea have also been linked to the syndrome and the headache arising from it. Many also speak of a ringing or beep that goes on in one or both ears in a rhythmic fashion. Doctors call this “Pulsatile Tinnitus”. But not only that, IIH can also affect your vision quite badly actually, by making you see double figures, for example, by creating visual field defects or blurring in the central or peripheral areas of your vision field, or by momentarily darkening it or even completely blacking out your vision (called Transient Obscurations of Vision, or TOV). Patients have also complaint of color vision loss. Finally, a radiating radicular pain in the arms and legs may also be experienced by some patients, but this should not be too severe.

What Causes Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension?
The precise factors that cause intracranial hypertension in most patients remain unknown. However, there seem to be a link to an excess amount of cerebrospinal fluid located between those organs and the skull.

This liquid acts like a muffle or a sort of airbag that should lessen the effect of a head blow and protect such vital organs from being damaged. The liquid is produced by the brain and latter reabsorbed into your bloodstream, carrying it all across your organism. The increase in the pressure level of this liquid may take place in the absorption process.

What tends to happen is that the pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid increases if the contents of the skull exceed its inner volume. For this to happen, the brain must expand or grown in size, and this happens generally when a brain tumor develops. This same happens, however, when your brain swells or if the amount of cerebrospinal liquid is larger than the average.

Certain scientists have shown that some people suffering from idiopathic intracranial hypertension show a skull structure different from the normal, with a narrowing in specific parts in the brain. It is yet unclear if this is linked to the condition, or if it is an effect or a cause.

Who Is at Risk?
Fortunately for most, IIH is very rare, only around 1 in every 100,000 or more. About 90% of people with IIH are obese middle-aged women. Leaving this two factors aside (women, overweight) there are others that also seem to have a weaker correlation with this condition. These are:

• The consumption of some drugs and medicines, such as steroids, certain antibiotics and contraceptive pills


• Being pregnant


• Other diseases that appear along with it, such as kidney malfunction or Sarcoidosis

How Is Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Diagnosed?
No doctor will ever diagnose you with idiopathic intracranial hypertension without performing several thorough examinations, neurological exams and tests, most to evaluate a possible abnormal level in your intracranial pressure, vision problems, or to find papillEdema.

Some of the tests that you may go through include:

• An examination of the lateral rectus muscles – These muscles help you in the process of moving your eyes around, and if they are weak a double vision may occur.


• A number of visual tests –You might have to take a kind of collyrium or eye drops that will dilate your pupils so the doctor can better examine the interior of your eye bulb and your retina, searching for plausible causes of possible vision problems. Several standard visual tests will also be performed to see how well the patient can see.


• Lumbar puncture – This one will most definitely be performed without certainly confirming you have idiopathic intracranial hypertension. It is also called spinal tap, and it is said to be a little painful. It is used to measure intracranial pressure levels by collecting a small sample of intracranial liquid and searching for possible causes for this.


• Brain imaging and MRI scans – These will search for possible brain tumors, seizures or injuries and other factors that may be causing the symptoms.

What Are the Treatments for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension?
In order for patients to feel alleviated from their symptoms or even to make them fully disappear, a series of effective treatments have been developed in laboratories by numerous scientists.

1. Weight Loss
If you are diagnosed with it and you are overweight, your doctor will advise you to lose weight. You may want to go to a dietitian to help you with this. Losing weight may not only improve your symptoms, it may also eradicate them fully. It will also be beneficial for your general wellbeing.

2. Medications
A series of prescriptive drugs are available for the general public at the pharmacies that may help you fight IIH. Some of these are:

• Diuretics –They are sometimes combined with Lasix, a diuretic that increases urine fluid and that way reduces fluid retention and pressure.


• Glaucoma drugs – These medicines can effectively reduce the amount of cerebrospinal fluid that is produced by the brain. Acetazolamide, found in Diamox, has proven to alleviate symptoms in at least half of the patients that have taken it. It can involve damaging side effects, however, such as Kidney Stones or chronic fatigue.


• Migraine meds – Eve though migraine does not appear to have a direct link with IIH, it has been observed that these medical drugs have often helped patients, not by eradicating the problem from the root, but rather alleviating symptoms, palliating the patient.

3. Surgery
Certain surgical methods have also proven to be quite effective, for those patients who want to take their treatment to another level. Doctors speak of two major procedures:

• Optic nerve sheath fenestration – This procedure is performed by the surgical removal or part of the membrane surrounding the patient’s optic nerve. This will also allow an excessive amount of cerebrospinal fluid to leave the skull cavity. It has proven to be highly beneficial when it comes to improving vision problems, even in both eyes while the surgical operation only involves one eye in general. Despite this, in some cases the surgery has no effect and vision actually becomes worse.


• Spinal fluid shunt – This is performed by the insertion of a long thin tube into your skull cavity or spine, which will drain the excess amount of intracranial liquid the patient may have. This treatment is quite complicated however, and it can involve serious side-effects or additional surgeries. That is why it is rather reserved as a sort of Plan B option, in case all others have proven to be ineffective.

Note: About 10% patients experience a progressive vision-loss that may result in absolute blindness. And there exists the possibility of recurrence months or years later. That is why patients should really consider having regular medical check-ups.

Hypertension

Hypertension

Hypertension is one of the most common illnesses that affect a large number of people. Nearly 77 million people in the United States fell prey to high Blood Pressure according to the estimations of the American Heart Association. Blood is pumped throughout the body by the heart via arteries. In hypertension, the blood pressure in these arteries remains constantly at an elevated level, which is why this condition is also known as high blood pressure. Hypertension can lead to Stroke and Heart disease. Even though symptoms of hypertension don’t show up for years, it can be diagnosed by assessing the damaged sustained by the heart.

Facts on Hypertension
What Is Blood Pressure?


The pressure with which the blood is flowing through your vessels, particularly arteries, is referred to as blood pressure. The unit in which blood pressure is measured is mm of Hg (millimeters of Mercury). There are two numbers included in a blood pressure reading e.g. 120/80 mm Hg. The first number represents the pressure of blood in the arteries during the contraction cycle of the heart and is known as systolic pressure while the other represents the pressure of blood during the resting period of the heart between each contraction and is known as diastolic.

What Is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)?
If your blood pressure is consistently at or higher than 140/90 mm Hg then it is considered as high blood pressure. However, you would be considered hypertensive if your systolic or diastolic pressures are elevated. There are a number of factors which determine whether a person’s blood pressure is high enough for him to receive medication for it. Patients having Diabetes, a cardiovascular condition or being susceptible to heart and kidney disease have to be given immediate treatment if their blood pressure rises to 140/90 mm Hg. However, in some cases it is best to start treatment if the blood pressure reaches 130/80 mm Hg.

Symptoms & Complications of Hypertension
Symptoms
Most people suffering from hypertension don’t even know about it until they go for a checkup. Confusion or fatigue, severe Headaches, chest pain, vision problems, having difficulty in breathing, Blood in Urine, irregular heartbeat and pounding in the ears are some of the symptoms that might indicate that you have high blood pressure.

Complications

Complications	Description
Cardiovascular disease	Hardening of arteries might occur due to high blood pressure which can cause stroke and Heart Attack.Elevated blood pressure levels can give rise to Aneurysms which can be proved as life threatening if they rupture. There is a chance of heart failure too, as the heart muscle becomes unable to pump blood against the high pressure of blood.
Kidney disease	The blood vessels in your kidneys might become narrow and weak and hamper their function.
Eye disease	The blood vessels in your eyes might get torn, thickened or narrow, resulting in eye issues like vision loss.
Metabolic Syndrome	You may get metabolic syndrome which is a combination of a number of metabolic disorders including high insulin level and low HDL cholesterol.
Memory deterioration	Your memory can deteriorate and you might have difficulty in thinking, remembering and learning things.

When to See a Doctor
Blood pressure is usually checked whenever you visit a doctor.

It is best to start having your blood pressure checked the day you turn 18. If you have been found to be at risk of developing high blood pressure then your doctor might check your blood pressure more often. The reading of blood pressure must be taken from both arms to rule out any differences in readings.

You can have your blood pressure measured at health fairs or from blood pressure machines in malls as well. However, the results of BP machines are not accurate all the time.

Causes & Risk Factors of Hypertension
Causes

• Primary (essential) hypertension

In most cases, the exact cause of primary or essential hypertension is not known. It is said to develop slowly over many years.

• Secondary hypertension

When hypertension is being caused by an underlying condition, it is termed as secondary hypertension: Adrenal gland Tumors, kidney and Thyroid issues, congenital blood vessel defects, obstructive sleep apnea, alcohol abuse, use of cocaine, amphetamines and certain other medications. This type of high blood pressure develops suddenly and is more dangerous than primary hypertension.

Risk Factors
Here are some risk factors of hypertension:

Type	Description
Age	Children and adults are both at risk of developing high blood pressure. Kidney or heart issues are the prime reasons for hypertension in kids but Obesity, lack of physical activities and having an unhealthy diet are other reasons that can lead to hypertension as well.
Heredity	People with family history of high blood pressure are more at risk of developing this condition.
Race	Black people are most likely to have high blood pressure than white people.
Weight	Obese and over-weight people generally have high blood pressure as their heart has to pump more blood to their cells to provide them oxygen and other necessary nutrients.
Lack of exercise	Heart rates of people that don’t exercise are usually quite high which causes their hearts to work extra hard and results in high blood pressure.
Unhealthy diet	A diet containing too much sodium or too low potassium and Vitamin D can cause high blood pressure.
Unhealthy life styles	Drinking too much alcohol on a regular basis or smoking cigarettes can also lead to high blood pressure as well.
Pregnancy	Pregnant women are more at risk of having high blood pressure.
Stress	Taking too much stress can increase your blood pressure for a temporary period of time too.

Treatments for Hypertension
Medical Treatments

Age	Medication	Description
Under 55 years old	ACE	Angiotensin-converting Enzyme (ACE) does the job of relaxing the blood vessels to lower blood pressure levels but can cause dry cough.
ARB	Angiotensin-2 Receptor Antagonist (ARB) also relaxes the blood vessels for reducing blood pressure.
Over 55 years old	Calcium channel blockers	Calcium channel blockers reduce blood pressure by expanding the arteries. They do this by not letting calcium to enter the muscle cells of both blood vessels and the heart.
Diuretics	Diuretics lower blood pressure by flushing out surplus salt and water from the body in the shape of urine.

Self-Care at Home

• Decrease salt intake. Avoid eating too much salt and try to keep its daily intake down to less than 6 g.


• Do more exercise. Start on a regular exercise.


• Control weight. Try to reduce your weight.


• Avoid smoking. Cut down on your cigarette smoking or better still, quit it altogether.


• Maintain balanced diet. Start eating a balanced, healthy diet that is low in fat.


• Reduce alcohol & caffeine drinks. Avoid consuming too much caffeine drinks and alcohol.

Watch the video to get more information on hypertension:

Hypertension

Hypertension






Hypertension is otherwise called as high Blood Pressure. Blood flows against the walls of arteries, during the pumping action of the heart and if the force of blood flow exceeds certain capacity, you have hypertension. Normal readings of blood pressure are 120/80 mm of Hg in which 120 is the systolic blood pressure and 80 is the diastolic blood pressure. When a person gets emotional, his blood pressure rises above this limit, thus forcing the blood flow against the walls of the heart. You are said to have blood pressure when the readings are above 140/90 most of the time which will eventually lead to heart problems.

Causes :

There are number of factors that cause blood pressure. It varies according to the level of hormones, functioning methods of kidneys and nervous system and the total water and salt content in your body. You are likely to get hypertension as you grow old, since the blood vessels become hard during old-age.

Smoking and drinking habit obviously increases blood pressure to large extent. People who are obese and are diabetic are prone to get blood pressure in young age. If you have family history of BP, then you are at the risk of getting hypertension.

Stress and heightened emotions also increases blood pressure. Certain chronic illness like kidney problems, parathyroidism, and adrenal gland abnormalities may also induce hypertension. Taking strong medicines for cold and Headache and the stage of pregnancy will create blood pressure temporarily.

Heredity and environmental factors also plays a role in getting blood pressure at young age.

Symptoms :

Blood pressure is also called silent killer, since there are no evident symptoms most of the time. However for some people, there may be headache, vomiting, nausea, confusion of thoughts and changes in vision which signals there is hypertension.

Tests :

It is easy to check the readings of blood pressure by hypertension monitor. Nowadays many people are having this instrument at home for checking blood pressure regularly. Your doctor may ask you to take blood test for checking cholesterol level and also assess the functioning of heart by echocardiogram, if you have high blood pressure.

Treatment :

Apart from taking medicines to control hypertension, you can easily bring down BP by following simple exercises and sticking on to diet schedule. Avoid taking oily items and fatty foods. Eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. Practice exercise regularly. Reduce the amount of stress by doing yoga or meditation. Reduce the intake of sodium (common salt) and reduce your weight. Quit smoking and drinking alcohol permanently.

Blood pressure can easily be controlled by taking medicines and by following doctor’s instructions. Ace Inhibitors or beta blockers are highly effective in controlling BP.

Alternative medicines like yoga, meditation and relaxation techniques can control hypertension to large extent.

Pictures of Hypertension :

Images, Pics, Pictures and Photos of Hypertension

Complications :

Heightened blood pressure may cause Stroke, Heart Attack, Kidney Failure, bleeding in internal organs and insufficient blood supply to vital parts of your body.