Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (also referred to as HBP, or hypertension) is when your blood pressure, the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels, is consistently too high.
Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
Severe headaches
Nosebleed
Fatigue or confusion
Vision problems
Chest pain
Difficulty breathing
Irregular heartbeat
Blood in the urine
Pounding in your chest, neck, or ears
What is high blood pressure?
A diet high in salt, fat, and/or cholesterol.
Chronic conditions such as kidney and hormone problems, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
Family history, especially if your parents or other close relatives have high blood pressure.
Lack of physical activity.
Older age (the older you are, the more likely you are to have high blood pressure).
Being overweight or obese.
Stress.
Tobacco use or drinking too much alcohol.
Prevention of high blood pressure
Lose weight.
Stop smoking.
Eat properly.
Exercise.
Lower your salt intake.
Reduce your alcohol consumption.
Learn relaxation methods.
If your high blood pressure is caused by disease or the medicine you take, talk to your doctor. He or she may be able to prescribe a different medicine. Additionally, treating any underlying disease (such as controlling your diabetes) can help reduce your high blood pressure.
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