Causes Of High Blood Pressure And "Normal" Blood Pressure.

Date: 24-10-2013 6:47 am (11 years ago) | Author: sunday Kayode
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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common condition that will catch up with most people who live into older age. Blood pressure is the force of blood pressing against the walls of your arteries. When it's too high, it raises the heart's workload and can cause serious damage to the arteries. Over time, uncontrolled high blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.

A blood pressure reading has a top number (systolic) and bottom number (diastolic). The ranges are:

    Normal: Less than 120 over 80 (120/80)
    Prehypertension: 120-139 over 80-89
    Stage 1 high blood pressure: 140-159 over 90-99
    Stage 2 high blood pressure: 160 and above over 100 and above

People whose blood pressure is above the normal range should consult their doctor about steps to take to lower it.
What Causes High Blood Pressure?
The exact causes of high blood pressure are not known, but several factors and conditions may play a role in its development, including:

    Smoking
    Being overweight or obese
    Lack of physical activity
    Too much salt in the diet
    Too much alcohol consumption (more than 1 to 2 drinks per day)
    Stress
    Older age
    Genetics
    Family history of high blood pressure
    Chronic kidney disease
    Adrenal and thyroid disorders
Symptons:

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Posted: at 24-10-2013 06:47 AM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
- emma4love3 at 6-03-2016 02:59 PM (9 years ago)
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is good to knw this especially when one is old
Posted: at 6-03-2016 02:59 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- Vectorcy at 14-03-2016 12:34 AM (9 years ago)
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Hypertension have cause many pple to be dead by nw....rilli bad..
Posted: at 14-03-2016 12:34 AM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- kison at 29-06-2016 09:40 PM (8 years ago)
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Y'ALL BETTER be careful, be very very careful, CAREFULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL...
Posted: at 29-06-2016 09:40 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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