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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
sir, i am 35, i am having constipation from last 2-3 months and i take alcohol twice a week, i do no physical work/exercise . but from last 7-8 days constipation level is high and i feel motions in my stomach but fail to empty it. On a check my BP reading came 150/100 . is it a thing to worry or it is because of constipation. When i take alcohol my heart beat increases and i couldn’t take alcohol in an amount which i usually do, i feel uncomfortable.
dr. sharma i m just 18 years old girl and i m gaving high blood preassure problem i m having difficulty in breathing i always feel restless i m having chest pain sometime my blood pressure rating is 149/107
plz help me
My blood pressure reading is 164/120. This was the average taken over 24 hours monitor.
I had to have the monitor fitted on Monday 3/2/14. I am looking forward to your answer.
Thank you
Mary
Dear Sir,
My age is 34 years and i am married when i am tense my blood pressure going high and when i think something with happen with my father is also increase the situation for me please solve the my problem due to this i am no able to do my office job or personal life like .sex,enjoy etc please help me regards
Azad singh
i am 31 year old i have have acidity prombles from 6-7 year but my bp was normal recenty
i check it it was 174/104 i was to upset after two day i again check it it was 142/98
my dr just ask me to reduce salt taken and junk food am not fatty i am slim don’t drink smoke or drink even tea even don;t eat non veg why this to me without eating a food with salt it is to pain full
Sometimes my blood pressure raise to 90/140 can I use viagra for sexual functions, if so what is the appropriate dosage. I am a male 55 years and no other major health issues. Pl advice.
I have hypertension & kidney problem.
I’m 40 years old.
I want maintain my blood presser.
sir, plz help me.
I am very concerned about my bp it runs usually 180/117 sometimes it’s even worse van you help
I appreciate above informative article.
I am 25 and just few months ago it revealed that I am suffering from high blood pressure.
I was not even aware of its symptoms and consequences though I was experiencing it since 4 year, e.g, strictness in neck, extreme head ache, fatigue, blurred vision.
Few days ago I appeared in Air Force , in medical test they referred me to Army Hospital.
Now plz advice are sought from you all that after four days I l go to hospital. I want to maintain my HBP.
I have high blood pressure of 150/100 and now my arm is peining me i need help from you
My girl is 19 years sometimes when she exerts heavy effort or become nervous her blood pressure is 140/100 and sometime less and pulse rate is sometimes high alhough her pressure is normal.could you please guide us.she is 163 in height and 69 kg.thanks
hi, I’m 24 years old and I think I have blood pressure problems …it’s never below 144/88…on average it’s 152-154/90-96…sometimes I can feelit going up, my face, ears, and skin gets hot, and I get a little dizzy …when I feel like that I can check it and it’ll be around 158-170/100-110……I know that can’t be good …I also have a problem with my feet and knees turning real dark purple, I’m not sure if it could be related…it was 156/110 earlier today, and I’ve been feeling kind of bad…I don’t have health insurance is why I haven’t seen a Dr….if you could please share your thoughts and your advice, I would highly appreciate it ……thank u so much!!
sir i am havin bp at around 130/80 to sumtimes 140/100 and my age is 25 yrs,is thre any consern regardng this r is dis nrmal.am feeling numbnes in my both upper and lowr limbs if i constantly rest them for only 2 min. . Plz giv me sugstns.
i am 23 years old i am suffering with high blood pressure my bp is 140/98 i am taking talsar-40mg from past 1 mounth
My son 29 working in Non it having BP140/90,taking food in the company canteen,his wt 86 kg ,ht5.9 feet,please advise to control bp.
Hi
I am 37 years old, do regular exercise with dumbell and barbell. Recent I found my systolic is 140 where as few weeks ago it was 110-120. My diastolic is fine 75-85. I m very much conscious about food as I am a bodybuilder. Please suggest me, how to reduce my systolic.
Very informative. I hope i could find a way to get in touch with you. Could you please provide your contact information?
vikram.singhsaini@yahoo.co.in
I am 27 yrs old 170 cm and 58 kg. I dont have any bad habbits. my blood pressure measurement is 150/90 since February 2013 in January 2013 i consume some ayurvedic medicine ashwagandha, shatawari, safed musli powder for one month and my blood pressure is elevated my serum creatinine is 1 mgdl blood urea is 29 mgdl, total cholesterol 217 mgdl, hdl 60 mgdl, ldl 113 mgdl, triglyceride 129 mgdl. I want to keep my BP rates 120/80 (Normal). Kindly please advise me how to reduce BP. So far I didnt take any tablets.
Please suggest me to reduce my BP in fast track..
thanks
regards,
vikram
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hello………….my age is 26 years. yester day i checked my bp, it was 150/90. i was shocked. iam a house wife and i have a 2years kid. how to control my bp? please give me a suggestions………..
now this stage can i try for 2nd baby?………….is it ok or can i try some other time? please give me a precious suggestion……….
i am male aged 22 and my bp is 150/99. my wieght is 78 and hieght is 173. please advice what i should do. i used to smoke before but now its been six months since i smoked.