High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is blood pressure that is higher than normal. Your blood pressure changes throughout the day based on your activities. Having blood pressure measures consistently above normal may result in a diagnosis of high blood pressure (or hypertension).
What is the main cause of Hypertension?
Common factors that can lead to high blood pressure include: A diet high in salt, fat, and/or cholesterol, chronic conditions such as kidney and hormone problems, diabetes, high cholesterol, and family history, especially if your parents or other close relatives have high blood pressure.
What are symptoms of Hypertension?
If your blood pressure is extremely high, there may be certain symptoms to look out for, including:
- Severe headaches.
- Nosebleeds.
- Fatigue or confusion.
- Vision problems.
- Chest pain.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Irregular heartbeat.
- Blood in the urine.
What is the best treatment of Hypertension?
Here’s what you can do:
- Eat healthy foods. Eat a heart-healthy diet. …
- Decrease the salt in your diet. Aim to limit sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day or less. …
- Maintain a healthy weight. …
- Increase physical activity. …
- Limit alcohol. …
- Quit smoking. …
- Manage stress. …
- Monitor your blood pressure at home.
How can I reduce blood pressure?
- Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline. Blood pressure often increases as weight increases. …
- Exercise regularly. …
- Eat a healthy diet. …
- Reduce sodium in your diet. …
- Limit the amount of alcohol you drink. …
- Quit smoking. …
- Cut back on caffeine. …
- Reduce your stress.
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