Hypertension: Causes, symptoms, and treatments

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Hypertension is a common disease that occurs due to constant pressure on the walls of the arteries and over a long period.
Usually, there are no symptoms but can cause serious problems such as stroke, heart, and kidney failure.
The cause of the infection is an increased work
load on the heart and blood vessels.
The detection of the infection depends on reading blood pressure measurements.
Can be controlled by following a healthy lifestyle and taking medications (if necessary)
Tissues and organs need oxygen-laden blood to do their job. 

What is the difference between systolic and diastolic pressure

The first force (systolic pressure
When the heart muscle contracts
Blood is pushed into the aorta, which is the largest and most flexible artery in the body
The second force (diastolic pressure), which is blood pressure that occurs between the pulses of the heart

Symptoms of sudden hypertension

When the body pressure rises above 120/80 mmHg, this indicates high blood pressure which leads to several signs in the body, including:
Dizziness;
Vertigo
Low visibility
Difficulty maintaining balance.
In more severe seizures, bleeding is caused by damage to blood vessels, or rupture of the nerves or retinal vessels, which may lead to blindness.

Causes of primary hypertension

As you age, the risk of high blood pressure increases with age
 Family history in case of family members with hypertension
 Obesity increases the risk of high blood pressure,
Smoking, tobacco, and drinking alcohol,
 Lack of physical activity that causes increased heart rate and high blood pressure.
 Eat plenty of salt in the diet.
Potassium deficiency in the diet, as this causes the accumulation of sodium in the blood
 Stress and vitamin D deficiency,

Causes of secondary hypertension

 This type of hypertension is called secondary hypertension, and it tends to appear suddenly
 Various conditions and medications can lead to secondary hypertension including Sleep apnea
 Having kidney problems
 Adrenal tumors.
 Thyroid problems.
In the case of certain birth defects in the blood vessels
Contraceptive pills
 And some drugs and painkillers.
 Alcohol abuse continuously
 Illegal drugs such as cocaine and amphetamines



Treatment of hypertension

Intravenous therapy: in an emergency, food is transferred intravenously.

Therapeutic intervention: In more severe cases such as advanced kidney damage or tumors, surgical intervention may be necessary.
A healthy diet.
Quit Smoking.
Exercise: Get more exercise.
Medications: You can use several drugs to treat high blood pressure, such as ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, diuretics, beta-blockers, and alpha.
Control anxiety and stress.
You should reduce your caffeine intake, 

 ?When should I see a doctor

Routine screening should be performed at least every two years, starting at the age of 18 or in the presence of a risk factor.

Complications

Dilation of blood vessels.
Fit.
Heart failure.
Heart attack.
Kidney failure.
Impotence.
Peripheral arterial disease.
Problems with memory and concentration.


common questions

Is diastolic pressure more dangerous than systolic pressure 

Systolic hypertension is more dangerous than diastolic. Its effect is directly related to artery performance.

?Can pressure be treated

Hypertension cannot be completely treated; the dose can be reduced after the desired result (according to your doctor).

Are there specific instructions before measuring blood pressure

Check the accuracy of the device.
Blood pressure twice a day, repeat the procedure twice or more to make sure the results are correct.
Do not measure blood pressure immediately after waking up.
Avoid eating or smoking 30 minutes before measurement.
Take the reading more than once and record it in your notebook.

Wrong concepts

Stop taking the drug when controlling blood pressure readings at a healthy level.
Fact: The drug cannot be stopped when the pressure drops.
Not using salt only reduces high blood pressure.
Fact: Besides taking stress medication, reducing salt intake helps lower blood pressure