Thread by @FirstDoctor

ABOUT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Hypertension or high BP is when your blood pressure rises to harmful levels.

It's the No. 1 risk for death worldwide & a major cause of heart attack! Do something about your BP before it's too late.

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When you check your BP, you usually have two numbers;

1. The upper number (Systolic BP) &
2. The lower number (Diastolic BP)

For example, you can have a reading like 120/80 mmHg

Both are very important, take note!
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There are 5 blood pressure categories as you can see in this chart.

Whenever you check your BP, crosscheck it on this chart to know if it is;

- normal
- elevated
- stage 1 hypertension
- stage 2 hypertension, or
- hypertensive crisis

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Based on causes, there are 2 types of hypertension;

1. Primary: Has no known cause but may be linked to bad family genes, lack of exercise, bad diet, etc.

2. Secondary: Due to known causes like kidney disease, thyroid problems, etc.

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Here are 5 important symptoms of high BP you shouldn't forget;

1.Headache
2.Nosebleeds
3.Feeling dizzy
4.Chest pain
5.Shortness of breath

Some folks with high BP have no symptoms, except they've developed COMPLICATIONS

So don't wait until you have these
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What things can increase your risk of having High BP?

🔹Being above 65 years
🔸Stress
🔹Being black
🔸Being too fat
🔹Family History
🔸Not being physically active
🔹Smoking
🔸Alcohol abuse
🔹Eating too much salt
🔸Kidney disease
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If I have high BP what can it lead to?

* Stroke
* Heart failure
* Heart attack
* Narrowed/thickened blood vessels in your eyes (causing gradual loss of sight) & kidneys (causing kidney failure)
* Vascular dementia: a type of memory loss

& lots many more
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So what should you do?

✅ If you're 18 years & above, check your BP at least once every 2years starting at age 18.

✅ If you're 40 years & above or you're 18-39 years with a high risk of hypertension, check your BP at least once every year.
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What to do if you already have high BP

1 Eat foods with less salt, more fruits & veggies
2 Exercise often
3 Take your BP drugs
4 Reduce stress
5 Have enough sleep
6 Don't smoke
7 Limit alcohol
8 Have a home BP monitor
9 Check your BP often
10 Have a doctor & discuss any concerns

What to do to reduce your chances of having high BP

1. Bring your weight within normal range
2. Don't smoke 🚭
3. Reduce alcohol
4. Eat plenty of fruits & vegetables
5. Stop panicking
6. Do exercise often
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This information on high BP is concise. Always take to your doctor about your BP concerns. They'll guide you according.

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