On the occasion of International Hypertension Day, which is observed on May 17 every year, the city doctors advise that ignoring these signs can be an invitation to other serious health ailments.
If constant headache and dizziness has been troubling you and you are easily getting fatigued, have blurred vision, then chances are that you are suffering from high blood pressure.
On the occasion of International Hypertension Day, which is observed on May 17 every year, the city doctors advise that ignoring these signs can be an invitation to other serious health ailments. They say that hypertension is a risk factor for heart problems, kidney disorders, dementia, stroke and sexual dysfunction, among others.
“Hypertension is a lifestyle-related health issue,” Dr Amit Gupta, senior interventional Cardiologist of Shalby Hospital said.
“Given the haphazard way people live in big cities and towns and the kind of day-to-day stress they have to deal with, it is not surprising that hypertension has become very common among the population,” he added. On the basis of the number of cases that have come to light even the rural population is untouched with hypertension.
“As per estimates, about 30-40 per cent urban population suffers from hypertension, while 12-17 per cent population is said to be afflicted with it in the rural areas. The instances of hypertension are rapidly growing in both urban and rural areas, with children also now being affected with it,” said senior cardiologist Dr Supriy Jain.
According to Dr Ram Chitlangya, Senior cardiologist at Jivan Rkha Hospital, “Lifestyle changes including weight loss, decreased salt intake, physical exercise and a healthy diet with medications can lower blood pressure and decrease the risk of health complications. If it is not sufficient then blood pressure medications are used.”
In medical term normal blood pressure is 120 over 80 mm of mercury (mmHg), but hypertension is higher than 130 over 80 mmHg. “Avoiding stress, or developing strategies for managing unavoidable stress, can help in blood pressure control,” Dr Rahul Sharma, cardiologist, Narayan Hospital said.
“Intake of alcohol, drugs and smoking can raise blood pressure. Giving up smoking reduces the risk of hypertension, heart conditions,” added Dr Rahul.
Healthy Lifestyle
According to city doctors, lifestyle changes including weight loss, decreased intake of salt, physical exercise and a healthy and wholesome diet plan with medications can help lower the blood pressure and decrease the risk of health complications.
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