Thread by @ChiefPharmacst

10 FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT #HYPERTENSION

1.) More than 70% of the patients see on a daily have HYPERTENSION.
Most of them didn’t even know, they actually came for other reasons such as medical examination for employment & it was diagnosed

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2.) Hypertension, RARELY has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases your RISK of serious problems such as Heart attacks, Heart failure, Strokes, Vision loss, Sexual Dysfunction & Kidney failure.

3.) The only way to know is to check ur blood pressure regularly.

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Black people like Africans & Afro-Americans have a higher risk of having high BP.
*In Nigeria alone, there are more than 1.6 million cases a year.

4.) #Disclaimers : Having a High blood pressure on one reading isn't a confirmation of Hypertension.

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Your Health care provider will likely take 3 - 4 BP readings each at 3 or more separate appointments before diagnosing u with Hypertension.

This is cos BP normally varies throughout the day, & it may be elevated during visits to the Hospital (WHITE COAT HYPERTENSION cos

the HCP wears white coat).

#LABORATORY_TESTS are done for hypertension?
These include urinalysis, blood cell count, blood chemistry (potassium, sodium, total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol), and an Electrocardiogram.

5.) There are 2 MAIN types of Hypertension :

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

*SECONDARY HTN : Due to known causes like kidney disease, thyroid problems, etc.

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

HEADACHE, Nosebleeds, DIZZINESS, CHEST PAIN, Shortness of breath

A good number of people with high BP have No SYMPTOMS, except They develop Complications.
So don't wait until you have these

7.) What things can INCREASE your RISK of having High BP?

Being above 65 years, Stress,

Black people, Overweight or Obesed, Family History, Lack of Exercise, Smoking, Alcohol abuse, Eating too much salt & Kidney disease.

8.) WHAT TO DO ?

If you're 20 - 30 years with no history of hypertension, check your BP at least once every 2 years.

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.

9.) WHAT TO DO if you ALREADY have High BP

- Eat foods with less salt, more fruits & veggies
- Exercise often
- Have enough sleep
- Take your BP drugs

- Don't smoke
- Reduce stress
- Limit alcohol
- Have a home BP monitor
- Check your BP often

10.) What to do to reduce your chances of having high BP

- Bring your weight within normal range
- Stop smoking & Reduce alcohol intake
- Eat plenty of fruits & vegetables

- Stop Over Thinking
- Exercise often

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