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Blood Pressure (High)
Overview:
High blood pressure (HBP) (hypertension) increases the risk of health problems such as: heart attack and stroke.
Signs and Symptoms:
People can have HBP without having any major symptoms. Common signs may show: headaches, dizzy spells or nosebleeds
Causes and Organs Affected:
Mostly happens in adults with no major cause; Underlying conditios with heart, certain medications with side effect, tumors etc may lead to HBP.
Risk Factor:
That lead to HBP may include, Family History; Stress; Excessive use of alcohol, tobacco; Obesity; Sedentary Lifestyle, Too much sodium or lack of potassium in diet;
Treatment:
The major types of medication used to control high blood pressure include; Thiazide diuretics; Beta blockers; ACE inhibitors;
Other Information:
Lifestyle: Healthy Diet; Regular excercise; Reduce Stress, Meditation & Relaxation; Reduce Alcohol, Give up smoking; Reduced salt diet;