What diseases are caused by high BP?Image Credit Source: Getty Images
High blood pressure is a situation when blood pressure in our veins is more than normal. Blood pressure should be 120/80 mmhg, but when it becomes 140/90 mmhg or more, it is considered high BP. There can be many reasons behind this, such as unhealthy eating, excess salt intake, obesity, smoking, alcohol intake, stress, lack of sleep and lack of physical activity. It gradually acts like a silent killer because its symptoms are not very clear in early times. If it is not taken care of in time, then it can become the root of serious health problems.
Continuous increased blood pressure puts pressure on the walls of the veins, making them weak and rigid. This disrupts blood flow and the organs do not get enough oxygen and nutrition. Gradually, it affects the heart, brain, kidney and eyes. High BP puts more pressure on the heart, which can cause heartbeat irregular and also increases the risk of heart failure. If this condition persists for a long time, then fat can cause blockage by accumulating fat in the veins. Apart from this, the veins of the eye can also cause vision loss. That is, high BP gradually damages the body from within.
Which diseases are at risk due to having high BP?
Dr. Ajit Jain in Cardiology Department at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital It is said that high blood pressure can cause many serious diseases. The most affects the heart. This increases the risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke manifold. Due to high BP, the veins of the brain can burst, which can lead to a situation like brain stroke or paralysis. Similarly, it also has a profound effect on the kidney, as the continuous increased pressure damages the kidney veins and can gradually cause kidney failure.
High BP can pose a risk of blindness by damaging the nerves of the retina of the eye. Not only this, it also causes a disease like atherosclerosis by narrowing the nerves. High BP in pregnant women increases the risk of pre-eclampsia, which can be risky for both mother and child. This is the reason why it is very dangerous to take high BP lightly.
How to rescue?
Reduce salt intake and take a healthy diet.
Exercise daily and keep weight control.
To avoid stress, adopt yoga, meditation or relaxation.
Do not consume smoking and alcohol.
Get enough sleep. And keep the time of sleeping and jagging regular.
From time to time, keep checking blood pressure.