Hypertension,Risk Factors,Symptoms and Prevention

HYPERTENSION RISK FACTORS, SYMPTOMS AND PREVENTION

In health tube now we discuss risk factor, sign and symptoms, and prevention of hypertension. Hypertension is a major health issue worldwide. First, let me define hypertension.
Sustained high blood pressure is known as hypertension.
Blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg taken on at least two occasions is considered as hypertension. this value may differ with age and disease condition.

Classification of HYPERTENSION

Stage 1 (Mild HT) 140-159/90-99
Stage 2 (Moderate HT) 160-179/100-109
Stage 3 (Severe HT) 180-209/110-119
Stage 4 (Very severe HT) 210/120

Primary or Essential Hypertension

In this type of hypertension, no cause can be identified and it accounts for 90% of cases of hypertension

Secondary Hypertension

In this type of hypertension, the cause is known which might be other disease or abnormality like

• Renal Failure
• Renal artery stenosis
• Coarctation of aorta
• Cushing syndrome
• Hyperthyroidism
• Pregnancy

It accounts for 10% of hypertension cases

Hypertension In Pregnancy

High blood pressure usually occurs in pregnancy. This might be due to baby waste circulating in mother’s blood so blood pressure rises.

Risk Factors For Hypertension

1) Non-Modifiable

Age_Blood pressure rises with age
Genetic Factors_Children of hypertensive parents are more prone to develop hypertension

2) Modifiable

• Obesity
• Stress
• Lack of Exercise
• Heavy alcohol intake
• Cigarette smoking
• Heavy salt intake
• Saturate fat intake
• Oral contraceptive which tends to increase Blood pressure.

Signs & Symptoms

• A Pulsating Headache
• Somnolence
• Confusion
• Visual Disturbances
• Nausea & vomiting
• Palpitations
• Profuse perspiration
• Pallor
• Tremors

Prevention:

• Health education on all risk factors
• Weight reduction
• Reduction in alcohol consumption
• Quitting smoking
• Exercise
• Avoid stress
• Low salt intake
• Hypertension in pregnancy by regular checkup in the hospital
• Screening in family
• Drink plenty of water
• Eat Vegetables

Complications

• Heart failure
• Ischemic heart disease
• Stroke
• Renal Failure