Blood pressure is termed as force or pressure of circulating blood against the wall of arteries, It is taken using 2 measurements:
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Systolic BP:
It is measured when the heartbeats when blood pressure is at its highest.
a level above 140 mmHg is the highest significant risk for systolic BP.
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Diastolic BP:
It is measured between heartbeats when blood pressure is at its lowest point.
a level below 90mm Hg.
So it is said that normal resting blood pressure in an adult should be 120/80mmHg which is standardized worldwide Long term hypertension is a risk factor for many diseases and end-organ damage like CCF and IHD ,stroke, TIA, Nephropathy, hypertensive retinopathy, atherosclerosis, dissection of the aorta.
It is measured using a mercury sphygmomanometer.
TYPES OF HYPERTENSION:
1. Essential or Primary Hypertension:
Could be due to genetic and environmental causes, It can be controlled but can not be cured
2. Secondary Hypertension:
This hypertension is related to well-defined pathology and it can be controlled as well as cured if pathology is removed.
CAUSES OF HYPERTENSION:
- Genetic or environmental causes
- Renal disease pathology such as tumors
- Overconsumption of corticosteroids, immunosuppressants,
- Use of NSAIDs, anti Inflammatory drugs
- Excess sodium intake in the diet
- Obesity
- Alcohol consumption
- Smoking, tobacco
- Renovascular causes such as pyelonephritis, adult polycystic kidney disease, polyarteritisnodosa
- Endocrine disturbances such as acromegaly, thyroid dysfunction, adrenal gland problems, hyperparathyroidism
- Exogenous hormones contraceptives pills
- Gynac conditions like pregnancy-induced hypertension
- CVS complications like coarctation of aorta
- Neurological causes like raised intracranial pressure, sleep apnea acute stress
MANAGEMENT:
Physical exercise, salt restriction, weight loss, smoking, alcohol, relaxation techniques in stress, potassium-rich diet like bananas, lipid management
HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES:
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Belladonna:
Belladonna is known for its efficacy in treating high blood pressure and shows remarkable improvement in individuals having accelerated pulse rate ,dilated pupils, and flushed face.
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Aconite:
This remedy is indicated to people who have high blood pressure with the constant fear of dying.
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Lachesis:
This is mostly indicated in women having high blood pressure during menopause.
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Ignatia:
This remedy is well known for a typical type of blood pressure arising from emotional upsets, anger, grief.
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Nux vomica:
This remedy is suited to mostly those type of people who have increased blood pressure especially due to overeating.
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Baryta carb:
This ready is used to treat blood pressure especially related to CVS disease leading to headache.
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Adrenalinum:
This remedy suits well to patients having high blood pressure especially due to long-term stress.
Thus, 18-May is considered Hypertension Day. So Dr. Vaseem Choudhary spreads the awareness of hypertension causes & symptoms and gives the Best Homeopathy Treatment for Hypertension in Pune at Homeo Care Clinic.
