"Know your blood pressure" - the slogan of World Hypertension Day in 2023
Hypertension is a condition in which blood vessels constantly experience increased pressure.
The insidiousness of the disease is that most people do not show any symptoms, which is why it is called the "silent killer".
According to statistics, more than 12 million Ukrainians suffer from high blood pressure.
Arterial hypertension (hypertensive disease) is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world, in particular, in Ukraine.
To detect arterial hypertension, it is necessary to know its signs:
- headache (most often in the occipital or parietal part)
- nausea
- periodic tinnitus, darkening of the eyes and dizziness
- pain in the area of the heart
- increased heart rate
For some time, patients may be unaware of their illness, have no complaints, and be highly active, although sometimes attacks of nausea, severe weakness, and dizziness may occur. But even then, many believe that all this is due to overwork.
Therefore, you should periodically measure your blood pressure in order to detect the disease at an early stage and take preventive measures in time.
High blood pressure without proper treatment can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney or heart failure, vision impairment and other complications.
Complications of arterial hypertension:
- hypertensive crises
- violation of cerebral circulation (hemorrhagic or ischemic strokes)
- myocardial infarction
- nephrosclerosis (shrunken kidney)
- heart failure
- aneurysm of the aorta
According to statistics, every fifth adult in the world has high blood pressure - this condition leads to almost half of deaths from stroke and heart disease.
To prevent hypertension you need:
- control your body weight within normal limits;
- give up smoking;
- do not consume excessive alcoholic beverages;
- increase physical activity (30-40 minutes daily);
- reduce the use of dietary salt to 5 g per day;
- consume more vegetable food, dairy products, cereals;
- avoid stress (the influence of stress hormones causes spasm of arteries);
It is necessary to think about the prevention of hypertension at a young age, especially if close relatives suffer from cardiovascular diseases!
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