There are several factors
responsible for hypertension. Some of the general causes are mentioned below:
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People with diabetes
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People who are less active
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People who drink alcohol regularly
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People over the age of 35
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People who consume extra salt
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Women who take birth control pills
How can you recognize that you have HBP?
Well, there is no clear symptom
of high blood pressure. One can only know through medical checkup. Most of us
think that we are healthy and we cannot have any diseases. It’s good to have no
disease at all, but one needs to take some preventive measures to avoid health
problems. One of the most important preventive measures is to get regular
medical checkup for blood pressure, blood sugar level and cholesterol level,
etc. These tests are considered regular tests and incur minimum charges for the
same. It is advised that people with 30 years and older should go for regular
health checkups on a monthly or bimonthly basis.
Signs and symptoms of HBP
There
is no particular signs and symptoms associated with high blood pressure;
however, some people complain about headache.
Health risks in case of untreated HBP
If a person is having high blood
pressure and he or she is unaware of it, it could lead to several health risks
such as heart attack, kidney failure, stroke, and angina, to name only a few.
What can be done to prevent HBP?
In today’s fast paced world, we
have ignored our health. Work seems to be the most important thing in our
lives. However, we have forgotten the popular saying, “Health is Wealth.” It is
the most important thing which should never be neglected otherwise it could
lead to severe health problems in future. Some essential things that need to be
incorporated in our daily lives are mentioned below:
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Eat balanced diet that contains carbs, proteins,
unsaturated fats, vitamins and essential minerals.
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Exercise regularly and lose weight if you’re
overweight
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Avoid self medication and take prescribed
medicines only
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Get regular health checkups
Life is beautiful, live your life
happily and stay fit to enjoy the most of it.
