Heart diseases are considered to be one of the leading causes of death globally, every year millions of people die due to heart attack and heart failure. High blood pressure (hypertension) is one of the factors that are considered responsible for heart disease. People whose blood pressure is often high may be at risk of not only heart attack but also stroke. This is why all people are advised to keep trying to keep their blood pressure under control. Studies show that even people under the age of 20 are troubled by the problem of increased blood pressure.
It is important to keep checking blood pressure regularly to avoid heart disease. However, the figures related to this are quite worrying.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 46% of adults suffering from high blood pressure do not know that they have high blood pressure. Not knowing about the problem of blood pressure is even more dangerous because its increasing level can damage many organs.
The problem of high blood pressure
Health experts say, due to the problem of high blood pressure or high blood pressure, the blood pressure in the arteries becomes more than normal. If this condition persists for a long time, then there is a risk of serious effects on the heart, brain, kidney, and other organs. High blood pressure is also harmful for the blood vessels of the kidney because due to this there is also a risk of kidney failure.
Health experts say, not knowing about the condition of blood pressure is also dangerous because if it remains higher than normal for a long time, then there is a risk of serious health problems due to it.
How to know whether you have blood pressure or not?
A blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg or less is considered normal. If your blood pressure remains higher than this continuously, then there is a need to be careful. People who have already been diagnosed with high blood pressure should be more careful about their level of blood pressure.
In the case of high blood pressure, many types of problems can occur in the body. It is important to pay serious attention to its symptoms.
Pay attention to these symptoms.
The problem of blood pressure can affect our body in many ways, so you may see its symptoms in different ways. Due to increased blood pressure, there may be problems like headache, blurred vision, dizziness, difficulty in breathing, nose bleeding, nausea and vomiting, and confusion.
There is a risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease due to high blood pressure, so one should also pay attention to the symptoms related to these organs.
Do not ignore these signs too.
Apart from these symptoms of high blood pressure, some people are also at risk of nose bleeding and eye problems.
There are many such conditions which can increase blood pressure. Eating more salt, consuming tobacco or alcohol, and often taking stress are conditions that increase blood pressure. Apart from this, the risk of this has also been seen in people suffering from some types of chronic diseases like kidney problems, diabetes, and sleep apnea. Keep protecting yourself from this.
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