A common condition known as high blood pressure occurs when the blood’s long-term force against the walls of your arteries is high enough to potentially lead to health issues like heart disease.
The amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries work together to determine blood pressure; the higher your blood pressure, the more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries are.
Uncontrolled high blood pressure increases your risk of serious health issues, such as heart attack and stroke. High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) can exist for years without any symptoms, but even then, damage to your heart and blood vessels is still present and can be detected.
Fortunately, high blood pressure can be quickly and easily detected, even though it typically takes years to develop and eventually affects almost everyone.
The blood pressure of a resting, healthy young adult should not be higher than 120/80 mm of mercury. In general, a person is considered to have hypertension when his or her blood pressure is persistently higher than 140/90 mm of mercury. Blood pressure is expressed as two values given in millimeters of mercury. Blood pressure varies naturally with activity, rising from exercise or stress and falling during rest. It also varies among individuals, gradually increasing with age and weight.
Two different conditions can cause high blood pressure.
Primary (essential) hypertension
Primary (essential) hypertension is the most common type of high blood pressure in adults, and it typically develops gradually over a long period of time.
Secondary hypertension
Secondary hypertension is a term used to describe high blood pressure that occurs in some people and is brought on by an underlying condition. Secondary hypertension can be brought on by a number of illnesses and medications, including:
· Obstructive sleep apnea
· Kidney problems
· Adrenal gland tumors
· Thyroid problems
Some blood vessel defects (congenital) are present at birth.
Some drugs, including birth control pills, cold and allergy medications, decongestants, over-the-counter painkillers, and some prescription medications
Cocaine and amphetamines are examples of illegal drugs.
Alcoholism or a pattern of heavy drinking
Despite having dangerously high blood pressure readings, the majority of people with high blood pressure don’t exhibit any symptoms.
Some individuals with high blood pressure may experience headaches, breathlessness, or nosebleeds, but these signs and symptoms are general and typically don’t appear until high blood pressure has reached a severe or life-threatening stage.
The following are just a few of the numerous risk factors for high blood pressure:
Age.As you get older, your risk of developing high blood pressure rises; men are more likely to have it up until about the age of 45; women are more likely to have it up until about the age of 65.
Race.Blacks are more likely than whites to have high blood pressure, which frequently manifests earlier in life, as well as more likely to experience serious complications like kidney failure, stroke, and heart attacks.
Family history.There is a family history of high blood pressure.
Being overweight or obese.As the volume of blood circulated through your blood vessels increases, so does the pressure on your artery walls, which is a function of how much blood is required to supply oxygen and nutrients to your tissues as you gain weight.
Not being physically active.The more your heart beats per minute, the more force there is on your arteries with each contraction, and the more likely you are to be overweight. People who are inactive typically have higher heart rates.
Using tobacco.Smoking or chewing tobacco can temporarily raise blood pressure, and secondhand smoke can do the same. However, tobacco’s chemicals can also harm the lining of your arteries, which can narrow them and raise blood pressure.
Too much salt (sodium) in your diet.Your body may retain water if you consume too much sodium, which will raise your blood pressure.
Too little potassium in your diet.If you don’t get enough potassium in your diet or are unable to retain enough potassium, you may develop an excess of sodium in your blood. Potassium helps balance the amount of sodium in your cells.
Too little vitamin D in your diet.Vitamin D may influence a kidney-produced enzyme that affects blood pressure, but it is unknown if eating too little of it can cause high blood pressure.
Drinking too much alcohol.Drinking more than two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women may have an impact on your blood pressure. Heavy drinking over time can harm your heart.
One drink equals 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. If you choose to consume alcohol, do so in moderation. For healthy adults, this means up to one drink per day for women of all ages and men older than age 65, and up to two drinks per day for men age 65 and younger.
Stress.If you try to unwind by eating more, smoking, or drinking more alcohol, you might just make your high blood pressure issues worse. High levels of stress can temporarily raise blood pressure.
Certain chronic conditions.Chronic illnesses like kidney disease, diabetes, and sleep apnea can all raise your risk of developing high blood pressure.
Blood pressure issues can occasionally be caused by pregnancy.
Children may be at risk for high blood pressure, even though it is more common in adults. For some kids, high blood pressure is brought on by kidney or heart issues, but a growing number of kids have poor lifestyle habits that also contribute to high blood pressure, such as eating a poor diet, being overweight, and not exercising.
Complications-The more high blood pressure rises and the longer it remains uncontrolled, the more damage blood vessels and organs in your body sustain from the excessive pressure on artery walls.
Uncontrolled hypertension can result in:
Heart attack or stroke.Atherosclerosis, which is a result of artery thickening and hardening brought on by high blood pressure, increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other complications.
Aneurysm.An aneurysm, which can be life-threatening if it bursts, is a weakening and bulging of your blood vessels that can be brought on by high blood pressure.
Heart failure.Your heart muscle may thicken in order to pump blood against the increased pressure in your vessels; however, over time, the thickened muscle may find it difficult to pump enough blood to meet your body’s requirements, which can result in heart failure.
Weakened and narrowed blood vessels in your kidneys.These organs may be unable to operate normally as a result.
Thickened, narrowed or torn blood vessels in the eyes.Loss of vision could be the outcome.
Metabolic syndrome.This syndrome is a collection of metabolic disorders that increase your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
Trouble with memory or understanding.People with uncontrolled high blood pressure are more likely to experience memory loss or difficulty comprehending abstract ideas, which may affect their ability to think, remember, and learn.
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
Homoeopathic remedies are efficient at treating hypertension without causing any negative side effects, and they also stop the development of new complications brought on by hypertension.
AURUM MET. 30The patient is dissatisfied with life, suffers from severe depression, has a propensity toward suicide, but is afraid of dying. – An excellent treatment for high blood pressure with low pulse pressure.
BARYTA MUR. 3XAge-related hypertension is characterized by elevated pulse tension, high systolic blood pressure, and low diastolic blood pressure; baryta mur is a great treatment for this condition.
Though there is a restriction for excessive salt intake, it is seen that there is an unusual craving for salty things like pickles, papads, and other condiments. Natrum mur may be given in cases where there is an unusual fatigue, especially in the mornings. Natrum mur is one of the most indicated remedies in cases of high blood pressure which occur due to a prolonged intake of high levels of salty things. As a result, there may be swelling of the feet in the mornings.
LACHESIS 200-When there is marked physical and mental restlessness, lachesis is the best homoeopathic treatment for high blood pressure during menopause. Another notable indication for prescribing lachesis is that anything tight around the neck, such as closed collars, neck ties, or tight necklaces, is intolerable. Feel better by loosening the belts or by dressing comfortably.
GLONOINE 30 –For hypertension and congestive headaches, glonoine works best.
Glonoine is prescribed for high blood pressure that is accompanied by extreme weakness and irritability, sudden congestion in the head causing headaches, extreme dizziness, a confused state of mind, and an unusual aversion to work. Glonoine works best for headaches that are brought on by spending time outside in the sun. There may be extreme weakness and breathlessness on taking a deep breath.
**AMYL NITROSUM 30—**Amyl nitrosum is best for hypertension with breathlessness. Amyl nitrosum is given when there is a sudden hot sensation in the body and redness of the face. Pulsations may be felt throughout the body, especially in the ea.
RAUWOLFIA SERP. QIt is used as a palliative for hypertension and is a specific treatment for the condition.
ALLIUM SATIVAWhen there is a history of high cholesterol levels, Allium sativa may be prescribed. This homoeopathic medication may suit fat and fleshy people who prefer a non-vegetarian diet. Symptoms of high blood pressure include dullness and heaviness in the head, at times a severe headache in the temples, and frequently complaints of a heat flash in the arm.
BELLADONNA 30Belladonna is effective for high blood pressure with violent palpitations, prolonged echoing sounds in the head, labored breathing, skin flushing and heating, vertigo with falling on the left side or backward, great anxiety or fear, and thirstlessness. Complaints are worse from touch, noise, jars, and lying down.
CACTUS GRANDIFLORUS Q-When there is a tightening sensation around the heart and angina pain, cactus is the best treatment for hypertension.
CRATAEGUS OXY. QThe patient experiences dyspnea with the least amount of exertion from the heart tonic, which is thought to be a specific treatment for hypertension.
ADRENALINUM 2XHigh arterial pressure and roaring in the ears are symptoms of high blood pressure, and adrenalin is the best treatment for this condition.
CALCAREA CARB. 30-Calcarea carbohydrates are best for treating hypertension in chubby and overweight people who sweat excessively on their heads, palms, and soles and who have a strong craving for eggs.
CONIUM MACULATUM 200Older bachelors and maids who have hypertension can benefit from conium mac.
PHYSOSTIGMA 30The best medication for hypertension is physostigma, which relieves head-cap-like tension.
PITUITRINUM 30– Patients with high blood pressure who take pyruitrinum report relief from headaches.
PLUMBUM METALLICUM 30-There is significant skin pallor and a reduction in red blood cells, and plumbummetallicum is effective for hypertension brought on by gout, kidney disease, or artery thickening.
STROPHANTHUS QStrophanthus increases systole and decreases rapidity of the heart, which reduces hypertension in older people with heart complaints related to kidney diseases.
THUJA OCCIDENTALIS 10MWhen hypertension is linked to a poor arterial wall and there is a personal or family history of coronary thrombosis, thuja occ. is effective.
VERATRUM VIRIDE 30Veratrum viride, which lowers both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, is prescribed for hypertension in people who sigh, sigh, breathe quickly, and have trouble breathing.
VISCUM ALB 30When the systolic and diastolic blood pressures are both high, viscum alb is prescribed.
MixCRATAEGUS OXY. Q, PASSIFLORA INCARNATA Q, and RAUWOLFIA SEPENTINA QThis is only palliation; for immediate relief, mix equal parts in water and give 15 drops every 2 hours.
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