{"id":7911,"date":"2022-06-23T15:41:44","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T10:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/?p=7911"},"modified":"2023-05-30T15:30:11","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T10:30:11","slug":"hypertension-meaning-symptoms-causes-and-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hypertension-meaning-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Hypertension: Get to Know About the Hypertension Meaning, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hypertension or high blood pressure is the most common and growing issue in many people around the globe. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news\/item\/25-08-2021-more-than-700-million-people-with-untreated-hypertension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">World Health Organisation(WHO)<\/a>, the number of people living with hypertension has now reached a whopping level of 1.28 billion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The term hypertension however needs to be understood properly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may observe a sudden or abrupt increase in your blood pressure even when you are afraid of something. Or you can also experience high blood pressure when you find yourself in a stressful condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>So should that be also classified as High Blood Pressure?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, we will try to answer these questions and we will try to get you aware of all the possible associations of hypertension and its effect on heart health and on your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hypertension-meaning-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#what_is_hypertensionhigh_blood_pressure_meaning\" title=\"What is Hypertension(High Blood Pressure) Meaning?\">What is Hypertension(High Blood Pressure) Meaning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hypertension-meaning-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#how_to_decipher_blood_pressure\" title=\"How to Decipher Blood Pressure?\">How to Decipher Blood Pressure?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hypertension-meaning-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#stages_of_hypertension\" title=\"Stages of Hypertension\">Stages of Hypertension<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hypertension-meaning-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#stage_1\" title=\"Stage 1\">Stage 1<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hypertension-meaning-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#stage_2\" title=\"Stage 2\">Stage 2<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hypertension-meaning-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#hypertensive_crisis\" title=\"Hypertensive Crisis\">Hypertensive Crisis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hypertension-meaning-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#causes_of_hypertension_or_high_blood_pressure\" title=\"Causes of&nbsp; Hypertension or High Blood Pressure\">Causes of&nbsp; Hypertension or High Blood Pressure<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hypertension-meaning-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#other_health_issues\" title=\"Other Health Issues\">Other Health Issues<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hypertension-meaning-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#symptoms_of_hypertension\" title=\"Symptoms of Hypertension\">Symptoms of Hypertension<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hypertension-meaning-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#hypertension_and_its_effects_on_heart_health\" title=\"Hypertension And Its Effects On Heart Health\">Hypertension And Its Effects On Heart Health<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hypertension-meaning-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#cure_of_hypertension\" title=\"Cure of Hypertension\">Cure of Hypertension<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hypertension-meaning-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#1-_eat_healthily\" title=\"1- Eat Healthily\">1- Eat Healthily<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hypertension-meaning-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#2-_trim_down_the_weight\" title=\"2- Trim Down the Weight\">2- Trim Down the Weight<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hypertension-meaning-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#4-_cut_down_on_smoking_and_alcohol\" title=\"4- Cut Down on Smoking and Alcohol\">4- Cut Down on Smoking and Alcohol<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hypertension-meaning-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#5-_making_your_life_active\" title=\"5- Making your Life Active\">5- Making your Life Active<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/hypertension-meaning-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/#let_us_wrap_up\" title=\"Let us Wrap Up!\">Let us Wrap Up!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_hypertensionhigh_blood_pressure_meaning\"><\/span>What is Hypertension(High Blood Pressure) Meaning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypertension means that your heart is putting some extra effort and pressure to pump the blood in your body. As we said that it might happen when you find yourself in stressful situations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So to put it in a nutshell, 2 to 3 <strong>consistent<\/strong> higher readings of blood pressure may indicate that you are on the verge of developing chronic hypertension that can lead to life-threatening situations if left untreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_decipher_blood_pressure\"><\/span>How to Decipher Blood Pressure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to understand hypertension meaning more clearly it is necessary to get a basic understanding of blood pressure. The most common and frequently used method to check blood pressure is by using the blood pressure apparatus. The one that puts a cuff around the upper arm and then the machine records two values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what are those values? And how are they important in hypertension?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So the two values by which your blood pressure is measured are called&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Systolic value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diastolic value<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>upper value <\/em>is called the systole value and the normal value corresponds to 120 mmHg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the other value is the<em> lower one<\/em> is called diastole level which corresponds to 80 mmHg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These values put in simple words are a measure of your heart activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now as you are aware of the normal values and are also aware of hypertension meaning. Let us just jump straight into the types of hypertension and analyze the stages of hypertension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"stages_of_hypertension\"><\/span>Stages of Hypertension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we have already discussed, getting higher readings on 1 check may not indicate that you are suffering from hypertension. There should be at least 2 to 3 occasions where your blood pressure is measured. If you have higher numbers on these occasions then it might hint at getting high blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"stage_1\"><\/span>Stage 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, the blood pressure varies from the normal values but is within a tolerable range<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The systolic pressure, in this case, is around 130 to 139&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The diastolic pressure, in this case, is around 80 to 89mmHg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"stage_2\"><\/span>Stage 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a more dangerous case, where you might observe persistently dangerous high levels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The systolic pressure, in this case, will be around 140 mmHg or higher&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The diastolic pressure, in this case, will be around 90 mmHg or higher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you observe that you are having stage 1 or stage 2 hypertension, this means that you are at the apex of developing certain fatal heart conditions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the time when you should make necessary changes in your lifestyle so that hypertension and its effects on heart health can be curtailed easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hypertensive_crisis\"><\/span>Hypertensive Crisis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is straight away a medical emergency and can be treated only with the best possible treatments. With that being said it implies that one should hurry to hospitals if they observe such high levels of high blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"causes_of_hypertension_or_high_blood_pressure\"><\/span>Causes of&nbsp; Hypertension or High Blood Pressure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many causes of hypertension. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/bloodpressure\/risk_factors.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">many sources<\/a> that have also shown the relationship between <strong><em>genetics, family history, and hypertension.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This issue runs in families. That means you might have higher chances of hypertension if anyone of your parents or close family may have high blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the causes of hypertension are varied and they may include the followings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Being overweight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A consuming diet that is high in cholesterols<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consuming excessive alcohol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being sedentary or torpid in lifestyle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"other_health_issues\"><\/span>Other Health Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several health issues as well that might increase your blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The diseases in their succession in your body affect the heart health making considerable differences in blood pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kidney impairment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adrenal or thyroid disorders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pregnancy &#8211; The case of pregnancy is different from other mentioned health issues. There are different reasons why hypertension is observed in pregnant women.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you are pregnant and have high blood pressure then you don&#8217;t have to worry, as we have got you covered. You can find out <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/simple-ways-to-prevent-high-bp-during-pregnancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">simple ways to prevent high BP during pregnancy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"symptoms_of_hypertension\"><\/span>Symptoms of Hypertension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As hypertension is referred to as a silent killer that implies that there are no significant symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But on the baseline, some individuals face the following symptoms if the blood pressure is dangerously high<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nose bleeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Severe headache&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vision problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vomiting&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you observe any of the above-mentioned symptoms then seek medical care on an urgent basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hypertension_and_its_effects_on_heart_health\"><\/span>Hypertension And Its Effects On Heart Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your blood pressure is very high and you have not treated it properly by taking medicines and bringing changes to your lifestyle then there are grave side effects of it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypertension has pernicious effects on heart health, leading to heart attacks and many other complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Heart attack<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The major precursor of heart attacks is hypertension. High blood pressure may decrease blood flow and oxygen levels and may adversely affect the arteries and veins. This in turn will affect the heart leading to heart attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Side: <em>Get yourself updated with these <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/11-best-heart-exercises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>11 best heart exercises<\/em><\/a><em> to keep your heart healthy and strong.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides this the major side effects hypertension can pose on your body may include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kidney failure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liver impairment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stroke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cure_of_hypertension\"><\/span>Cure of Hypertension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As they say,<em> prevention is always better than cure<\/em>. So precautionary measures should be adopted both in diet and lifestyles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are some of the preventive measures that one can take to avoid hypertension:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-_eat_healthily\"><\/span>1- Eat Healthily<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One should eat a healthy and balanced diet with just the right amount of fats and carbohydrates in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of sodium should be kept in a balance and fruits and vegetables that are best for health should be incorporated into the diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-_trim_down_the_weight\"><\/span>2- Trim Down the Weight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is necessary to keep your weight in check. It is a general belief that obese people do have more chances of contracting cardiovascular diseases. The weight should be according to body mass index.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning to shed some extra pounds and you find yourself perplexed, then don&#8217;t worry we have the <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/best-diet-plans-for-weight-loss-popular-foods-and-exercises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8 best diet plans for weight loss to begin your journey with<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-_cut_down_on_smoking_and_alcohol\"><\/span>4- Cut Down on Smoking and Alcohol<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is essential to cut down or limit smoking. If you smoke then it may badly affect your heart health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only smoking will make you prone to high blood pressure but also it will make you more susceptible to frequent heart attacks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same goes for alcohol and beverage intake. One should try to limit the intake of these beverages that can severely affect your heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-_making_your_life_active\"><\/span>5- Making your Life Active<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lifestyle changes play a very important role in your overall health and stability. If you find yourself lying on the couch for a greater part of your day then it is time to make changes in your sedentary life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/walking-best-medication-free-tip-to-reduce-high-blood-pressure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walking<\/a>, be it in the morning time or evening time, or adding any other recreational outdoor activity to your day-to-day routine will help to keep your heart healthy and strong.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypertension is often regarded as a silent killer which means you will be having blood pressure and still you will not be aware of that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you get to know that you have high blood pressure or hypertension then consult a <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/doctors\/lahore\/medical-specialist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">medical practitioner<\/a> right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;There are certain ways that can help to bring down the blood pressure to normal levels so that hypertension and its effects on heart health can be brought down to lower levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Medications&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Meditation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medications are often prescribed by the medical practitioner and should be consumed for either life long span or for some months depending upon the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"let_us_wrap_up\"><\/span>Let us Wrap Up!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Hypertension is a serious medical condition that needs treatment right away. If it is not treated then it can lead to life-threatening conditions as it affects nearly every organ of your body.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The above-mentioned in-depth guide will help you to understand hypertension&#8217;s meaning and its effects on the overall body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment of hypertension is no doubt available but to get the best possible solution to consult <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/doctors\/lahore\/general-physician\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the best general physician<\/a> and keep yourself healthy and fit. 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