Hypertension is of mainly two types – primary hypertension, also known as essential hypertension, and secondary hypertension. In the former, there is no underlying reason for hypertension and people may or may not experience any signs and symptoms. Though the exact reason for the essential hypertension is yet to be determined, the the risk factors mentioned above are linked to essential hypertension. Secondary hypertension has an identified reason behind it. Kidney diseases, adrenal gland abnormalities, and thyroid diseases are the factors that cause secondary hypertension.<\/p>\n
Symptoms of High Blood Pressure:<\/strong><\/p>\n High blood pressure is a condition that produces bare minimum signs and symptoms. Approximately a third of all individuals who have high blood pressure don’t even know it. The only way to know high blood pressure is through regular checkups. Some of the signs and symptoms are:<\/p>\n \u2022 Severe headache<\/p>\n \u2022 Irregular heartbeat<\/p>\n \u2022 Blood in the urine<\/p>\n \u2022 Pounding in your chest, neck, or ears<\/p>\n \u2022 Fatigue or confusion<\/p>\n \u2022 Vision problems<\/p>\n \u2022 Difficulty in breathing<\/p>\n If you detect any of the above symptoms, contact your physician without losing time as untreated hypertension may result in serious health problems like stroke, heart disease, kidney failure and eye problems.<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0Hypertension: Are you at risk?<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n How to control high blood pressure?<\/strong><\/p>\n High blood pressure can be controlled by medication, diet and proper exercise. Some remedies for high blood pressure treatment the natural way are given here:<\/p>\n 1. Exercise regularly –<\/strong> Regular physical activity can lower the high blood pressure levels within just a few weeks. Patients with hypertension can reduce high blood pressure by almost 8 mm Hg to 6 mm Hg with a brisk walk for thirty minutes daily. The exercise helps the heart to use oxygen more efficiently; this decreases the workload on the heart and control high blood pressure levels.<\/p>\n 2. Eat a healthy diet-<\/strong> A diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products helps reduce high blood pressure. DASH (Dietary approach to stop hypertension) is a recommended diet plan for people with hypertension.<\/p>\n \u2022Potassium-rich fruits and vegetables like peas, cantaloupe, tomatoes, orange juice, potatoes, bananas, kidney beans honeydew melon, and dried fruits like prunes and raisins help in lowering blood pressure.<\/p>\n \u2022 Soy or milk protein bring down systolic blood pressure.<\/p>\n \u2022 In a study by Tufts University, it was found that participants who sipped 3 cups of hibiscus tea daily reduced their systolic blood pressure by 7 points in 6 weeks on an average.<\/p>\n \u2022 Restrict salt intake in your diet. Use herbs or spices to add flavor in place of salt.<\/p>\n \u2022Some herbs have a significant role in lowering blood pressure like Basil, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Garlic, Hawthorn, Celery Seed, French Lavender, Cat\u2019s Claw. Foods with medicinal properties that may help reduce high blood pressure include water chestnut, Chinese celery, hawthorn berries, turnip, honey and mung beans. Stay away from processed food.<\/p>\n 3. Seek help for your snoring-<\/strong> If your partner complains about your snoring, do not ignore that as snoring is among the primary symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. Poeple with sleep apnea have a higher level of aldosterone, a hormone that can boost blood pressure. It is advisable to seek proper treatment of sleep apnea that also keeps the blood pressure levels low.<\/p>\n 4. Avoid stress-<\/strong> Take adequate rest and stay relaxed and calm as these can temporarily increase blood pressure.Yoga and meditation can help to lower stress levels.<\/p>\n 5. Desist from using tobacco products-<\/strong> Chemicals in cigarettes and tobacco have deleterious effects on our heart blood vessels that can impede their functioning and can cause them harm.<\/p>\n 6. Drink alcohol in moderation-<\/strong> Various studies reveal that small amounts of alcohol consumption lower the elevated blood pressure and increases HDL, the good fat of the body. Alcohol in excess increases the blood pressure and triglycerides.<\/p>\n 7. Medicinal Treatment-<\/strong> Various medicines like; Captopril, Amlodipine, Furosemide, Losartan, and Propranolol are available on the market for the treatment of hypertension, but are not over the counter drugs and need a physician\u2019s prescription.<\/p>\n![\"High](\"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/High-Blood-Pressure.jpg\")
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