Did you know that a high blood pressure can land you in the emergency department? Want to know what you can do to keep your BP under control? Well, here's an answer to all your queries.
Risks associated with High BP:
- Constant rise in BP can lead to hemorrhages in the brain
- High BP patients are at risk of stroke
- High BP leads to hypertrophy of the heart and heart failure
- High BP increases your risk of getting valvular heart diseases
- High BP patients are at risk of Renal failure, etc..
Here's what you can do to keep your BP under control:
- Regularly get your BP checked
- Do not ignore even mild symptoms like a constant headache, heaviness in the chest, throbbing of the heart
- Daily brisk walking for 30 minutes is the best scientifically proven method to keep your BP under control
- Avoid high fat, high cholesterol in your diet
- Get 7-8 hours of undisturbed sleep in a day
- Reduce weight, maintain a healthy BMI
- Avoid sedentary lifestyle
- Get in touch with your doctor, take medications regularly
Become aware before it's too late. Don't let Hypertension be the reason you lose a loved one. Spread the word today.