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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is when your blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or more. This means your blood is moving faster and with more force than it should. High blood pressure often doesn’t show symptoms, but some people might feel their heart pounding, get breathless, or have headaches. It’s a condition that can last a long time, so managing it usually means taking medicine and making lifestyle changes.
Low blood pressure, or hypotension, happens when your blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg or less. This means your blood isn’t flowing as quickly as it should. Common signs include feeling dizzy, fainting, having blurry vision, feeling sick, or being tired. You can manage low blood pressure by treating its cause and making some lifestyle changes.
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There are multiple causes of hypertension and some individuals are genetically predisposed to it. Some risk factors include obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, high salt intake, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, persistent stress, etc. Hypertension can also be caused by certain personality traits – like aggression, anger, etc and cardiac abnormalities can also contribute to it in some cases.
Hypertension can be reduced by medications and lifestyle changes. People with mild hypertension are often advised to maintain a healthy diet and incorporate exercise into their routine. People with persistent high blood pressure usually take prescribed medications to manage it. The best medicine for high blood pressure can be different for different people depending on their symptoms.
You can help prevent high blood pressure by eating well, staying active, and avoiding things that might trigger it. Some people might get high blood pressure because of their genes. But if it’s diagnosed early and treated properly, it can help avoid issues.
Low blood pressure can happen because of dehydration, heart issues, hormone problems, certain medicines, or not eating enough nutrients. Hypotension can sometimes be linked to an underlying health condition and early diagnosis can prevent further complications.
The treatment of hypotension depends on the root cause. For people who are dehydrated or haven’t eaten anything for a while, fluids such as water, oral rehydration solutions, juices, etc can help make them feel better. If your hypotension is associated with the use of a certain medication, adjusting the dose or switching to a different medication that is more compatible with your body can help.
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