Hypertension is a medical condition in which blood pressure is too high. It’s one of the warning signals that someone is having a stroke, heart attack, or heart failure. Some hypertensive patients have been known to develop aneurysms, which can lead to major renal problems. A person’s blood pressure level determines their chance of contracting a variety of ailments. Because a patient’s blood pressure can vary substantially, a diagnosis of hypertension should not be made without two or more readings.
A person with a blood pressure of 120/80 or 139/89 is deemed to have prehypertension. Prehypertension is a classification that can help identify patients who are at high risk of developing hypertension. If a person has diabetes, a blood pressure reading of more than 130/80 puts them at risk for hypertension. A person’s chance of developing hypertension is determined by a variety of factors. One of the most important factors is one’s age. When compared to young people, older people are more likely to acquire hypertension.
Excessive salt consumption puts people’s health in jeopardy. People who lead a sedentary lifestyle and do not receive enough exercise are at a higher risk of developing hypertension. Cigarette smoking and consuming excessive amounts of alcohol can also increase a person’s risk. Obesity, stress, and saturated fat are also crucial issues to consider. Doctors and scientists have a good understanding of the underlying structures that are linked to these factors and hypertension. The majority of experts feel that hypertension has three common causes.
The first is the kidneys’ inability to excrete excess salt. The second is a highly active renin that induces water and sodium vasoconstriction. A sympathetic nervous system that is overactive and creates an inordinate level of stress is thought to be the third factor. Hypertension is a condition with few signs and symptoms. Patients with advanced stages of this disorder may experience headaches as well as blurred vision. Hypertension at high levels can lead to renal failure, which is one of the most serious symptoms. The term accelerated hypertension is frequently used when a patient has renal failure.
While most young women do not have high blood pressure, many of them will develop hypertension while pregnant. Hypertension can cause a multitude of difficulties during pregnancy, therefore these women will need treatment. The patient’s blood pressure values are frequently used to make a diagnosis of hypertension. Multiple measurements should be made, and they should be separated out by weeks. If organ damage has occurred, however, a prompt diagnosis and treatment may be required.
Dr. Leelamohan P.V.R
MBBS. MD(GEN. MED) MHA Fellowship in Diabetology (UK) CCEDM (Indore)
Consultant Physician and Diabetologist
Padithem Health Care, 338, 27th Main, HSR Layout Sector-2, Opp. KLM Mall,Bangalore – 560 102.
Email: drleelamohan@gmail.com
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