Blood pressure is the force of blood against artery walls. measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and recorded as two numbers-sytolic pressure (when the heart beats) over diastolic pressure (when the heart relaxes between beat). Both numbers are important.
Blood pressure rises and falls during the day. But when it stays elevated over time, then it's called high blood pressure. High blood pressure is dangerous because it makes the heart work too hard, and the high force of the blood flow can harm arteries and organs such as the heart, kidneys, brain, and eyes. High blood pressure often has no warning signs or symptoms. Once it occurs, it usually lasts a lifetime. If uncontrolled, it can lead to heart and kidney disease, stroke, and blindness.
There are the levels in healthy measure of high blood pressure that is Normal, Prehypertension, and Hypertension which better we know and keep to stay in level to normal.
Normal
A body condition where the measure of Systolic(mmHg) less than 120 or Diastolic(mmHg) less than. This condition is good for the body and far from high blood pressure.
Prehypertension
The condition in between 120-139 in Systolic(mmHg) or 80-89 in Diastolic(mmHg). This is warning condition of the body because the blood pressure could be a problem. Must to make changes in what of the eat and drink, be physically active, and lose extra weight. If also have diabetes, see the doctor.
Hypertension
That is 140 or higher in Systolic(mmHg) can be 90 or higher in Diastolic(mmHg). This condition is high blood pressure, the best must to do is ask the doctor how to control it or lower with alternative treatment.
High blood pressure can be controlled with take these steps :
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Be moderately physically active on most days of the week
- Follow a healthy eating plan, which includes foods lower in sodium
- Avoid the alcohol beverages
- Come to the doctor and ask prescribed medication, take it as directed
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