HYPERTENSION

WHAT is HYPERTENSION

High blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. Blood pressure is determined both by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher your blood pressure. High blood pressure, defined as a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg -- a systolic pressure above 140 or a diastolic pressure above 90. Or Hypertension is a condition when, blood flows through the blood vessels with a force greater than normal.

TYPES and CAUSES of HYPERTENSION

Based on the etiology, high blood pressure is classified as either primary (essential) hypertension or secondary hypertension.

• Primary/Essential Hypertension: Primary or “essential” hypertension has no known cause, however many of the lifestyle factors contribute to this condition. About 90–95% of cases of hypertension are categorized as primary hypertension with no obvious underlying cause.

• Secondary Hypertension: caused by some other medical conditions/problems or the use of certain medications. Incidence of Secondary hypertension is comparatively very low. Various conditions and medications can lead to secondary hypertension, including:

Obstructive sleep apnea Kidney problems Adrenal gland tumors Thyroid problems Certain defects you're born with (congenital) in blood vessels Certain medications, such as birth control pills, cold remedies, decongestants, over-the-counter pain relievers and some prescription drugs Illegal drugs, such as cocaine and amphetamines

SYMPTOMS of HYPERTENSION

• Headache • Nausea • Feeling of burning sensation and/or numbness in hands and feet • Vertigo • Vomiting • Feeling of tiredness, restlessness • Breathlessness • Loss of appetite • Pain in chest • Discomfort • Bleeding from nose • Swelling in legs and under eyes • Irritability • Haziness of vision

RISK FACTORS

High blood pressure has many risk factors, including: Age, Race, Family history Being overweight or obese Not being physically active Using tobacco Too much salt (sodium) in your diet Too little potassium in your diet Drinking too much alcohol Stress Certain chronic conditions, such as kidney disease, diabetes and sleep apnea Sometimes pregnancy contributes to high blood pressure, as well

Complications

The excessive pressure on your artery walls caused by high blood pressure can damage your blood vessels, as well as organs in your body. The higher your blood pressure and the longer it goes uncontrolled, the greater the damage.

Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to complications including:

Heart attack or stroke. High blood pressure can cause hardening and thickening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), which can lead to a heart attack, stroke or other complications.

Aneurysm. Increased blood pressure can cause your blood vessels to weaken and bulge, forming an aneurysm. If an aneurysm ruptures, it can be life-threatening.

Heart failure. To pump blood against the higher pressure in your vessels, the heart has to work harder. This causes the walls of the heart's pumping chamber to thicken (left ventricular hypertrophy). Eventually, the thickened muscle may have a hard time pumping enough blood to meet your body's needs, which can lead to heart failure. Weakened and narrowed blood vessels in your kidneys. This can prevent these organs from functioning normally. Thickened, narrowed or torn blood vessels in the eyes. This can result in vision loss. Metabolic syndrome. This syndrome is a cluster of disorders of your body's metabolism, including increased waist circumference; high triglycerides; low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol; high blood pressure and high insulin levels. These conditions make you more likely to develop diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Trouble with memory or understanding. Uncontrolled high blood pressure may also affect your ability to think, remember and learn. Trouble with memory or understanding concepts is more common in people with high blood pressure. Dementia. Narrowed or blocked arteries can limit blood flow to the brain, leading to a certain type of dementia (vascular dementia). A stroke that interrupts blood flow to the brain also can cause vascular dementia.

HOW TO TREAT HYPERTENSION with AYURVEDA

Sirodhara

Siro Vasti

Nasyam

Abhyanga etc

All these Ayurvedic procedures can be used both separately and in complex treatment. Consult the doctor for a treatment plan.

WHAT AYURVEDIC MEDICINES CAN HELP with HYPERTENSION

Moringa oleifera

Sinag

Dhanwantharam kashayam

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*Before buying, consult our doctor.

Wearing Ayurvedic clothes or practicing on Ayurvedic Yoga Mat in addition to the Ayurvedic treatment can also improve the health of patients.