Blood Pressure Awareness
The Blood Pressure of a person can be either High (Hypertension), Low (Hypotension) or Normal. Its always wise to be in a normal position. A High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition in which your blood pressure is above the normal accepted levels of blood pressure that is 120/80 mmHg. Hypertension is not a disease in itself. But it can be the potential cause for a horde of other diseases. It can cause complications related to the heart, kidney, bones, and brain.
Sometimes, it has been noticed that low blood pressure also goes unnoticed for long periods because of its lack of defined signs and symptoms. If your blood pressure level is low, it can cause various problems and disorders. The organs of the body will start malfunctioning and they may suffer permanent damages. Because of the low blood pressure there would be insufficient flow of blood to the brain, which can make the sufferer feel light-headed, dizzy, or he may even faint. Apart from all these, the body also shows some sort of symptoms that are typical when you are suffering from low blood pressure.
Symptoms of Blood Pressure:
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Dizziness
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Blurred Vision
- Headache
- Nose-bleeding
- Discomfort in the chest / stroke
- Shortness of breath
- Vomiting
- Lack of sexual desire
- Restlessness
- Anxiety or stress
- Intolerance to heat
- Excessive sweating
Who are most likely to be affected by blood pressure?
Basic treatments:
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Regular Exercise
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Meditation/Yoga
- Reducing Stress
- Reducing Weight
- Prohibiting alcohol & tobacco
- Taking health diets like fruits, green vegetables, cereals and less salt, less fat etc
- Medical treatment as prescribed by your doctor
- By regularly checking blood pressure level with Blood Pressure Monitoring System like; (CLEVER TD-3018 A Digital Wrist BPM).
- Target B.P level – Below 130/80 mmHg