Hypertension

Dr. Kabita MishraSenior Research Fellow (Homoeopathy)

Central Research Institute for Homoeopathy Noida | India

Hypertension is having a blood pressure higher than 140 over 90 mm Hg, a

definition shared by all of the medical guidelines.

1. Prehypertension is 120-139 systolic or 80-89 diastolic.2. Normal blood pressure is below 120 systolic and below 80 diastolic.3. Stage-1: high blood pressure (hypertension) is 140-159 systolic or 90-99 diastolic.4. Stage-2: high blood pressure (hypertension) is 160 or higher systolic or 100 or higher diastolic.5. Hypertensive crisis (a medical emergency): blood pressure is above 180 systolic or above 110 diastolic.

Hypertension risk factors include:1. Obesity2. Family history3. Regular Smoking4. Drinking too much of alcohol

HTN is asymptomatic but if your blood pressure is extremely high, there may be certain symptoms to look out for, including:1. Chest pain.2. Vision problems.3. Severe headache.4. Blood in the urine.5. Irregular heartbeat.6. Difficulty breathing.7. Fatigue or confusion.8. Pounding in chest, neck or ears.

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