Thread by @ChiefPharmacst

10 FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT #HYPERTENSION

1.) More than 60% of the patients I see on a daily basis hv HYPERTENSION. Most of them didn’t even know, they actually came for other reasons & it got diagnosed by accident
Some knew of it as part of routine medical

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examinations for employment or others.

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.

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

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

This is because blood pressure normally varies throughout the day, and it may be elevated during

visits to the Hospital (WHITE COAT HYPERTENSION because 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.) SO WHAT SHOULD YOU 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
- Take your BP drugs

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

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

- Bring your weight within normal range
- Don't smoke 🚭
- Reduce alcohol
- Eat plenty of fruits & vegetables

- Stop Panicking or Over Thinking 💭
- Exercise often

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