*HYPERTENSION NUGGETS*♥️ https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaEvr1D2Jl8FqPbdgh2d *Funny Thought:* If a person has high blood pressure, would blood shoot out their body with more pressure upon being wounded?🤔 *Focus🔑* Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is one of the most common and dangerous health problems worldwide. Over 1 billion people live with it, and many don’t even know they have it. It’s often called the *"silent killer"* because it can harm your body for years without showing any clear symptoms. Hypertension quietly damages vital organs like your heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes. If left untreated, it can lead to serious health problems, including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and even blindness. Let us dive deeper 👇🏾 *🔑 WHAT IS HYPERTENSION?* Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Hypertension happens when this pressure is consistently too high. Over time, the extra force strains your arteries and organs, increasing the risk of health issues. *🔑 TYPES OF HYPERTENSION* - Primary Hypertension -This is the most common type, developing gradually over time without a specific cause.Plaque buildup in the arteries, called atherosclerosis, increases the risk of high blood pressure. - Secondary Hypertension -This is caused by another condition like kidney disease, hormonal imbalances, or certain medications. *🔑 WHAT CAUSES HYPERTENSION?* Several factors can increase your risk, like: - Family history of high blood pressure(heritable) - Unhealthy diet, especially high salt intake - Lack of exercise - Being overweight or obese - Smoking and excessive alcohol use - Chronic stress - ⁠Certain medical conditions like diabetes or kidney disease *🔑 WHO IS AT RISK?* Hypertension affects anyone, but some groups are more at risk: - People over 40 years old - Individuals with a family history of high blood pressure - Those living with obesity or diabetes - People of certain ethnicities, like African or South Asian descent - ⁠Pregnant mothers *🔑 SYMPTOMS OF HYPERTENSION* Most people with hypertension have no obvious symptoms, even when their blood pressure is dangerously high. In rare cases, severe hypertension may cause headaches, chest pain, or vision problems. *🔑 IT CAN GET COMPLICATED* - It makes your heart work harder, leading to conditions like heart attacks or heart failure. - High pressure can cause blood vessels in the (e) brain to burst or become blocked. - It can reduce your kidneys’ ability to filter waste. - High pressure can damage the blood vessels in your eyes. In the next post, I will share more on: *🔑 HOW IS HYPERTENSION DIAGNOSED?* *🔑 PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENSION* *🔑 WHEN ARE MEDICINES NEEDED?* Share To Someone🛑 *Join PodMyth Channel for VIP Health Tips:* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaEvr1D2Jl8FqPbdgh2d ©️ZimVitals