We worry about
our blood pressure, but what is blood pressure?
Blood
pressure is simply the force your blood exerts against your artery
walls. However, when the pressure is too high, there can be grave
problems as a result. It is an important indicator of certain
health factors. This is why your doctor almost always checks
your blood pressure when you come in for a check-up.
When you
have your blood pressure checked the reading has two numbers; one on
top and one on bottom.
The top number is your systolic
pressure. This is the force of your
blood in your arteries when your heart beats. The bottom number is your
diastolic
pressure. This is the force of your blood in your arteries
when your heart relaxes in-between beats.
Normal blood pressure would be a reading of 120/80 or lower. High blood
pressure, or hypertension, would
be a reading of 140/90 or higher. If you have high blood
pressure you are at a greater risk of a stroke or heart and kidney
disease.
Many things can cause high blood pressure including physical
inactivity, tobacco and alcohol use, stress
and your diet. These are
only a few things which may be at the root of the problem. Certain
medical conditions and medications can also
cause high blood pressure. Some people are simply genetically
predisposed for the condition.
It also appears that race might possibly be a factor as high blood
pressure seems to be more common in African Americans than Caucasians.
However, that link is not firmly established, but should
encourage African Americans to pay close attention to their blood
pressure.
High blood pressure can cause your body to have certain effects. For
instance it can cause a stroke.
The high pressure can cause a weakened
blood vessel to break causing it to bleed into the brain; thus leaving
you with a stroke.
High blood pressure can also sometimes cause your blood vessels in your
eyes to bleed or burst. If this happens your vision will be blurred or
impaired and might even result in blindness. Another reason it is best
to control
high blood pressure in any way possible..
Along with a stroke or kidney disease, high blood pressure can also
cause a heart attack. Your arteries are what bring blood carrying
oxygen to your heart muscle. If your heart is not getting enough oxygen
you will experience chest pain. If the blood flow is blocked as well
you will experience a heart attack.
Congestive
Heart Failure is very common among people with high blood
pressure. This is a very serious condition where your heart cannot pump
enough blood to supply the needs of your body. It is never too late to
start taking control of your heart health
starting with your blood pressure.
Anyone can develop high blood pressure, even children. It is common for
many Americans to develop
high blood pressure as they age but that doesn't mean it is healthy.
The high level of childhood obesity in America is
linked to an increasing number of children with high blood pressure.
Obesity
plays a role in high blood pressure. Weight management is important
because if you are overweight you
are at a higher risk of having high blood pressure as well as a stroke
or heart disease. Even losing as little as ten pounds will help
lower your blood pressure significantly.
Healthy eating is a great way to
lower or control your blood
pressure. Limit your intake of salt and sodium and introduce more fresh
fruits and vegetables into your diet. Once you establish your healthy
diet you will have less worry of developing high blood pressure.
You should always have your blood pressure checked at your regular
doctor visits. If you have high blood pressure and are concerned you
can easily monitor it at home. If you do this you will want to have
your
doctor take a look at your home monitoring device to help ensure it is
effective and you are operating it correctly.
Keep track of your blood pressure readings so you can see what is
helping and what isn't. Sometimes regular lifestyle changes alone won't
help as much as they would combined with blood pressure medication.
Your doctor will be able to tell you what the best option for your
needs would be.
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