In the last few years, the cases of high blood pressure disease have increased significantly. Bad eating habits and disturbed lifestyle are a major reason for this. It is important to control high BP because if it increases, it can prove fatal in many cases. There is a risk of brain stroke due to high BP. Stroke is a problem which can also be fatal.
Doctors tell that normal range of bp It is considered to be around 120/80 mmHg. But if it continuously remains at 140/90 mmHg or more, then it is called hypertension. If BP remains this much or higher for a long time, it significantly increases the risk of stroke.
Why does the risk of stroke increase?
Dr. Daljeet Singh, former HOD of Neurosurgery Department at GB Pant Hospital, Delhi, says that when blood pressure remains high for a long time, it has a direct effect on the nerves leading to the brain. High BP can cause blockage in the veins. In this situation, there is a risk of brain stroke. This happens when the brain does not get enough oxygen, which affects the functioning of many parts of the body. In many cases BP can increase even this much. Due to which the nerves of the brain can burst. Such a stroke can prove fatal. In such a situation, it is very important to control BP.
Symptoms are not easily detected
Dr. Daljeet explains that the biggest problem in the case of BP disease is that it is a kind of silent killer disease. In the beginning, symptoms are not easily detected for a long time. It becomes known only when the disease becomes very serious. In such a situation, you should not ignore these signs seen in the body.
What are the symptoms of increased blood pressure?
Headache (especially in the back of the head)
Dizziness
breathlessness
being tired
How to keep blood pressure under control
To keep blood pressure under control, it is important to have a healthy lifestyle. For this you should exercise for at least half an hour every day. Take care of your diet also. Reduce salt in your diet. Get at least 7 hours of sleep every day and do not take mental stress.