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High Blood Pressure Could Be Killing You While You Are Young
Research shows that high blood pressure starts much early in life and at times goes undetected for decades until it shows itself in symptoms. It usually, is one of the most common cause for heart disease. In an extensive research carried around the world for six years, a scientific panel learned that the problems in the cardiovascular system (heart and the vessels carrying blood) can begin at much lower blood pressure levels than previously believed.
It concluded that the risk of heart disease and stroke can begin to rise when blood pressure increases past 120/80. That?s why the panel developed a new range called ‘Pre hypertension’ – for readings between 120/80 and 139/89. People with blood pressure readings in the Pre-hypertension range are now encouraged to adopt life style changes to lower their blood pressure levels or else they would develop hypertension (high blood pressure) and become prone to heart disease and Stroke.
Blood pressure is measure of pressure exerted by the flowing blood on the walls of arteries. It is measured in two numbers systolic over diastolic. Systolic the top number is the pressure exerted when the heart pumps the blood, diastolic the bottom number is the pressure exerted when the heart is resting between the two beats. People with blood pressure readings over 140/90 are said to be having hypertension.
Although Pathological causes such as Pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal), coarctation of aorta (bending of a major artery) and renal diseases are not so common but need to excluded as being the cause for hypertension.. When no such cause is ascertained the increased blood pressure is called as ‘Essential Hypertension.’ Essential Hypertension in young is generally an out come of a faulty living habits- which mainly include improper diet, sedentary life style, alcohol and smoking. Genetic factors also play a role in its early onset. High blood pressure is dangerous as it makes the heart work hard and contributes to hardening of the arteries. It increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. It can also lead to kidney and eye diseases.
The treatment of prehypertension and hypertension in young requires a combination of a well rounded homoeopathic intervention and restructuring of one lifestyle. Homoeopathic intervention aims at treating the whole patient and not just the symptoms. Among many homoeopathic medicines that are found useful, Nux Vomica leads the table in treating essential hypertension in the young when the cause can be attributed to faulty living style i.e. . Sedentary living, overwork, stimulants etc. Ignatia and Kali Phos are helpful when mental stress are the key causative factors. Natrum Mur helps those who are addicted to high salt diet and also where long standing grief is the cause for elevated blood pressure levels. Medicines mentioned above are for information purpose only and should not be used without professional help.
Preventing hypertension
Adopting Lifestyle modifications can be of great help for those in the prehypertension stage and also those suffering from hypertension.
Diet
Reduce sodium intake, which basically means reducing salt intake. Eat more whole grains, beans, fresh fruits and vegetables and low fat diary products. Reduce alcohol intake and for smoking, in short, don’t. Limit intake of saturated fats (animal fats).
Stress
Eliminate unnecessary elements of stress in your life and try activities like meditation, yoga, dancing, regular walks etc. Certain homoeopathic medicines are a natural form of reducing stress.
Obesity and Exercise.
Being overweight means that your heart will have to work more hard, resulting in higher blood pressure. Keep a regular check on your cholesterol levels. Regular exercise is must for maintaining ideal blood pressure levels
Goodday Dr. Sharma, pls am writing in accordance to my health status. I’ve just lost my dad and pressure and stress was on until the burial but lately about 5 days ago, i had inhaled this very toxic insecticide. After then i find it kinda difficult to breath but when i come out of the office breathing was good but noticed some little gasping for air but always when am in a closed environment with low ventilation. Also i started feeling this mild pains in my chest, not so bad u just notice you’ve a heavy chest and so i went to test my BP and it reads 150/80. So i really do not know what the problem is. I’ll be glad if you can assist me in any way. Thanks
Hello, I am a 41yr old woman and I am wondering why my head hurts so bad when my blood pressure gets to 130 or above?
Respected sir,
My name is vijaya. my age 39 years. am suffering from high blood pressure. since 2 month BP Level 180/120. its not at control. i am taking less salt. when am 25 years age am removing my uterus. can u give me suggestion i went to hospital doctor said u have to used medicines.kindly give me suggetion.
Thanks & Regards,
Vijaya
Hi
I’m a 20 year old male and I’m in top fit condition because I play rugby for a living, I have a worked out diet and don’t have any huge stress issues. But recently I got my blood pressure taken and it was 170/120 what should I do to prevent any dangerous results
Best regards Christopher Newman
I had my blood pressure checked the other day and the nurse taking it told me that my bp was too high for a teenager. I am 17 years old, female and my bp was 120/100. And I have been bothered with this eversince. Am I at risk? Thanks
Hi! I’m Rusty Orga, 19 years old from the philippines. I think I have high blood pressure, i’m not overweight. I’m active in sports, i play basketball and train MMA. But I really don’t know why I have high bp. it was first seen when I was 15 but when i had chickenpox but i thought it was just out of my nervousness but just recently i got hospitalised. When the doctors checked my bp it was 170/110. I smoke but only one stick a day, i drink but very moderate and not always. I think I’m eating alright since i eat veggies and less rice. Though sometimes i eat oily and fatty food i think I burn them up by training or exercise. I really don’t know what to do. Please help me. I’m veryworried that This might get worse in the future. Thanks and I’m hoping that you could help me out.
Good mornin Doctor. I was diagnosed of HBV and subsequently asked to do a HBV profile test. Below is the result for your kind interpretation sir.
HBsAg- Reactive
HBsAb- Non-Reactive
HBeAg- Non-Reactive
HBeAb- Non-Reactive
HBcAb- Non-Reactive.
Thank you sir. Am waiting for your kind response.
sir,
my age is 31 and from 7 days my blood pressure is 130/80 and some times at night 140/90 suggest i should use medicines or it is not dangerous?exercise can control this?my meight is 78 kg.m from pakistan.my mother is also with high blood pressure
thnx
i am having high b. It is always between 130 – 90. also diebetic . taking madicines since last two years {cardace } can i take homeopathy to normal my pressure.
My bp is 150/100 my age is 21 how can i reduce my bp
Hello doc
I don’t know what problem am having my bp us to rise up may be once or twice in a while to about 150/100 during this period I felt
that something went wrong in my body this usually happened when I wake up in the morning could this mean am suffering from HBP and am I dew for homeopathy treatment?
Hi, I’m 17 years of age and known by all of my peers to be obsessively active. I run 5ks in sub 18 mins and have a resting heart rate between 55-50. I run and participate everyday in at least 3hours of activity a day all year round, although at a recent physical my blood pressure was recorded at 145/80. Outrageous! I have never had such a high blood pressure! In fact the week before I had a similar appointment and had 120/60. I don’t understand why it would be so much higher? It raised some serious concerns amongst my family. I understand blood pressure varies in exercise and anxiety but this was ridiculous. Right after the appointment I went on an intensive 20 mile bike ride with absolute ease. I don’t understand.
sir i am 22 years old n my bp is 146/86 now is it shows that my bp is high and my doctor prescrib me Atenolo ip 25 mg…
what i can do
thanking you
iam 27 years old ,always I am getting 150/90 bp what i can do for this conditon? plz help me
Sir, I am a homeopathic practitioner , age 54 , bp 140/90 hg/mm ,taking amlokind l , everyday. I wish to change it into homeopathy. I am not so fatty, wt 65 kg, doing light exercise, sleep is good appetite good,taking fat less food, kindly allow me to know your suggestions. Thanking you, Nabendu Choudhuri.
Im 53 yrs of age soon to be 54 in a couple of months my bp is 104/75 left arm & 100/75 is this a good reading
Hello sir,I am 23 years old.I am diagnosed with a Bp of 140/90 and it is maintaining…should I take BP AID….for a period of time? Will it b controlled…please help me out…
Pls Doc. Can u help me? My Bp reads 130/100. I am 32 years old. Is there anything I can do to reduce it?
Hi im malika and im eighteen i have one stage high blood pressure and what kind of food good.to eat and i run track can i still run with this kind of blood pressure
i am 22 years old and my bp is 140/70 and my weigh is 85 ,am i ok?