May 17, World High Blood Pressure Day. Not only on this day but for those who suffer from this problem throughout the year, there are some suggestions.
When to understand that blood pressure is high:
Professor of Medicine Department of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital. Enamul Karim said, in the case of adults, blood pressure should be measured multiple times at intervals of a few days If the systolic (top) blood pressure is 140 or higher and the diastolic (bottom) blood pressure is 90 or higher, the person is considered to have high blood pressure.
In most cases, high blood pressure has no symptoms. If high blood pressure causes any complications, such as heart attack, stroke, or kidney failure; Then these symptoms may appear. However, in some cases, patients with high blood pressure may experience palpitations, dizziness, headache, or nausea.
Causes of high blood pressure:
95 percent of patients have no specific cause of high blood pressure. The remaining five percent of patients have high blood pressure due to other causes. These factors include kidney disease, and endocrine gland disease, such as thyroid disease. Some congenital diseases can cause high blood pressure and sometimes blood pressure can increase during pregnancy.
Who's at risk: Obese people, people with diabetes, smokers, and those who exercise less are at higher risk of high blood pressure.
Remedies and Prevention:
A person with high blood pressure should make some changes in their lifestyle. If you are overweight, you should reduce it, if you have the habit of eating excess salt with food, that is, you should eliminate it. Regular physical activity should be done, brisk walking for at least 30 minutes a day and such walking should be done at least five days a week.
No smoking. If there is stress or anxiety, it should be reduced. Those who are not yet suffering from high blood pressure should also have these habits. If a person with high blood pressure does not control their blood pressure despite lifestyle changes, they must take medication and that must be done as per the advice of a specialist doctor.
Medicines should be taken at a specific time every day. To not forget to take medicine, you can keep it in such a place that it is easily seen; For example, you can keep it on one side of the dining table. If you suddenly forget one day, then whenever you remember it; Eat it right away.
If a person with high blood pressure has their blood pressure under control, they will have their blood pressure measured every six months. If the blood pressure is not under control, then blood pressure should be measured every one to one and a half months or according to the doctor's advice.
And those who are not suffering from high blood pressure should also have their blood pressure measured regularly. Everyone 18 years and older should have their blood pressure measured every one to two years It is best not to have your blood pressure measured by anyone other than a doctor.
Sudden rise in blood pressure:
A healthy person must rest in case of a sudden rise in blood pressure. In these cases, some may find relief with water or ice on the head. Many people eat tamarind syrup. They do not lower blood pressure. A doctor's advice must be taken. If necessary, he will give the medicine. Those who already have high blood pressure should rest without being restless even if their blood pressure suddenly increases. Even if it is a temporary relief by applying water or ice on the head, definitely consult a doctor. But do not take any medicine to lower blood pressure on your own.
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