Description of Blood Pressure: Types, Causes & Treatment

The changes in the blood pressure in your body can result in many damaging effects on your health. There are two types of blood pressure diseases, the high blood pressure and the low blood pressure. Both are not normal and can cause problems to your body.

1      High blood pressure –

Also known as hypertension is a very common condition. In this case, the long-term force of the blood on your artery walls is higher than normal. Thus, your blood pressure will be higher than normal. This might cause heart diseases in the person.

The symptoms of hypertension are not very clear like other diseases. It may go unrecognized for many years. But, the internal damage will be in process. It is easy to check your blood pressure.

Just visit your doctor and he will do the blood pressure test in a minute and diagnose your problem.

Causes of high blood pressure:

•         Age is one of the main factors. As you age, the chances of having high blood pressure increases.
•        It is also hereditary.
•        Consumption of alcohol, smoking can also be a cause.
•        Certain Kidney problems and Thyroid problems lead to hypertension.
•        Taking certain medications or Illegal drugs is also a cause.

Treatment for high blood pressure:

•  Changing your lifestyle. Eating healthy and balanced diet.
•  Avoiding fatty food and junk food.
•  Exercising regularly.
•  Include less salt in your diet.
•  Medication to lower your blood pressure.
  

2  Low blood pressure –

Low Blood Pressure is also known as hypotension, in this case, your blood pressure will be lower than normal.

Cause –

There are many underlying conditions for low blood pressure and your doctor will diagnose it through tests.

Symptoms –

Dizziness and light-headedness.

Treatment –

• Eat more salt in your diet.
• Drink more fluids.
• Avoid alcohol.
• Exercise regularly for better blood flow in the body.
• Avoid heavy lifting.
• Try eating smaller, more frequent meals.
• Cut back on carbohydrates.
• Avoid taking drugs to lower blood pressure before meals.
• Take the medications as told by your doctor.

Blood pressure can look like a simple problem without any visible effects. But, if not controlled it can lead to many complications. Try to maintain a balanced life and diet in order keep your blood pressure normal.

Get yourself tested at POLO LABS.