A lot of people believe that high blood pressure is more
common among men, but the truth is that high blood pressure is an equal thing
between both men and women. It is important to note that high blood pressure is
not directly related to gender, but certain women’s issues can increase the
risk of it. It is also important to know what a healthy blood pressure is.
Researchers have found that birth control pills can increase blood pressure in
some women. However, it’s more likely to
occur if you are overweight or having some other issues related to pregnancy. A
family history of high blood pressure is also a risk factor. So before you start taking any
contraceptives, talk to your physician.
To know if you have high or low blood pressure, you need to
know what a healthy blood pressure level is.
According to health experts, optimal blood pressure is less than 120/80
mm Hg (systolic pressure is 120 AND diastolic pressure is less than 80). Within
certain limits, the lower your blood pressure reading is the better
While high blood pressure might seem dangerous, low blood
pressure could also be dangerous to health as well. In dealing with low blood
pressure, it is important to know that dehydration can sometimes cause blood
pressure to drop. However, dehydration does not automatically signal low blood
pressure. Fever, vomiting, severe diarrhoea can all lead to dehydration, a
potentially serious condition in which your body loses more water than you take
in. Even mild dehydration (a loss of as little as 1 per cent to 2 per cent of
body weight) can cause weakness, dizziness and fatigue. Lack of concentration, blurred vision, pale
skin, shallow breathing, fatigue and depression are all associated with
dehydration. As long as no symptoms are present, low blood pressure is not a
problem. However, if your blood pressure is normally higher and if you are
experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, your low pressure may have an
underlying cause.
High blood pressure is said to be the force of blood pushing
against blood vessel walls. The heart pumps blood into the arteries which carry
the blood throughout the body. High blood pressure is also known as
hypertension and it is dangerous because it makes the heart work much harder
than normal to pump blood to the body. High blood pressure is a major cause of
heart failure. The causes of HBP are not
yet known, but several factors and conditions may play a vital role in its development,
and these are:
Over weight
Lack of physical activity
Too much salt in food
Smoking
Too much alcohol consumption
Stress (Emotional as well as physical)
Old age
Chronic kidney disease and
Family history of HBP
Symptoms of high blood pressure are usually not obvious.
There are no signs usually to indicate that one has HBP; headaches may occur in
rare cases. One can have HBP for a long time without knowing it, and during
this time, the condition can damage the heart, blood vessels, kidney and other
parts of the body. That is why it is advised to regularly check your BP to
avoid any delay in any case.
People whose blood pressure is above the normal range should
consult their doctors about steps to take to lower it and enjoy every day
healthy life.
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