Managing Hypertension
Every human being is having a normal blood pressure of 120/80 mm of Hg.
If it suddenly falls down, the condition we termed as Shock.
Again, if it remarkably goes above the normal range, the condition is termed as hypertensive.
When the pressure of blood is very high heart has to work more to pump out blood, which leads to Myocardial Infarction and on later stage heart failure can happen.
Even cerebral hemorrhage, renal failure and damage to optical nerves can also happen.
We can define blood pressure as follows--lateral pressure exerted by blood on the blood vessel walls is called Blood Pressure.
When it goes little below the normal level is called Low normal blood pressure, and when pressure goes just above the normal level is called High normal blood pressure.
High normal blood pressure can be controlled by life style modification.
Hyper tension can be classified as Mild to moderate Hypertension, which can be controlled by medications.
Another category is Severe Hypertension, which can cause damage to the vital organs of body.
Causes for Hypertension : Hypertension can occur due to anxiety, stress, eating wrong stuffs, lack of exercise, obesity, too much caffeine intake, smoking and not getting enough sleep.
Organs affected by hypertension: Brain, Heart, Kidneys and eyes are the vital organs which are mostly get affected by hypertension.
Food during Hypertension: When hypertension is diagnosed it is always advisable to take precautions while taking the food.
We should take high fibre diet like, oatbran, apple pectin, psyllium seeds, and gaurgum.
High fibre diet also helps to reduce cholesterol levels.
Secondly, patient should reduce intake of table salt and increase Potassium intake.
Vegetables like celery, garlic, onion, tomato, broccoli, carrot, and saffron are having good effect during hypertension.
Spices like fennel, oregano, black pepper, basil, tarragon are suggested to add during cooking.
Role of Exercise during Hypertension: Apart from maintaining healthy diet, one should practise Pranayam (breathing exercise ) and meditation daily for 1 hour.
Medications: Varieties of medicines are available in market to control hypertension.
Some of them are -- ACE Inhibitor : Angiotensin converting Enzyme (ACE ) inhibits the conversion of Angiotensin II from Angiotensin I.
Angiotensin II enzyme encourage vasoconstriction which leads to rise in blood pressure.
Again Angiotensin II enzyme helps in sodium and water retention, which again increases blood volume and leads to high blood pressure.
Angiontensin Antagonist: It prevents the action of Angiotensin II enzyme on the target cell.
Calcium Channel Blocker: Release of calciumions from intracellular store causes contraction.
Calcium channel blocker blocks the inward calcium ions movement, which trigger calcium ions release from intracellular store.
Nitrates: It dilates coronary vessels, counteracting against coronary spasm and supply blood to ischemic area.
Alpha Blocker: By blocking alpha receptor blood pressure will fall.
Beta Blocker: By blocking beta1 receptor total peripheral resistance will fall and thus systolic and diastolic pressure will fall.
Diuretics: It helps in the excretion of excess water from the body and thus blood volume will reduce which leads to fall in blood pressure.
Above medication information is given to enhance the knowledge of an individual.
It is always advisable to consult with your physician before taking any medication.
So we can conclude that, if we maintaining proper diet, lifestyle, medications and regular health checkup we can lead a healthy life even after being an hypertensive.
If it suddenly falls down, the condition we termed as Shock.
Again, if it remarkably goes above the normal range, the condition is termed as hypertensive.
When the pressure of blood is very high heart has to work more to pump out blood, which leads to Myocardial Infarction and on later stage heart failure can happen.
Even cerebral hemorrhage, renal failure and damage to optical nerves can also happen.
We can define blood pressure as follows--lateral pressure exerted by blood on the blood vessel walls is called Blood Pressure.
When it goes little below the normal level is called Low normal blood pressure, and when pressure goes just above the normal level is called High normal blood pressure.
High normal blood pressure can be controlled by life style modification.
Hyper tension can be classified as Mild to moderate Hypertension, which can be controlled by medications.
Another category is Severe Hypertension, which can cause damage to the vital organs of body.
Causes for Hypertension : Hypertension can occur due to anxiety, stress, eating wrong stuffs, lack of exercise, obesity, too much caffeine intake, smoking and not getting enough sleep.
Organs affected by hypertension: Brain, Heart, Kidneys and eyes are the vital organs which are mostly get affected by hypertension.
Food during Hypertension: When hypertension is diagnosed it is always advisable to take precautions while taking the food.
We should take high fibre diet like, oatbran, apple pectin, psyllium seeds, and gaurgum.
High fibre diet also helps to reduce cholesterol levels.
Secondly, patient should reduce intake of table salt and increase Potassium intake.
Vegetables like celery, garlic, onion, tomato, broccoli, carrot, and saffron are having good effect during hypertension.
Spices like fennel, oregano, black pepper, basil, tarragon are suggested to add during cooking.
Role of Exercise during Hypertension: Apart from maintaining healthy diet, one should practise Pranayam (breathing exercise ) and meditation daily for 1 hour.
Medications: Varieties of medicines are available in market to control hypertension.
Some of them are -- ACE Inhibitor : Angiotensin converting Enzyme (ACE ) inhibits the conversion of Angiotensin II from Angiotensin I.
Angiotensin II enzyme encourage vasoconstriction which leads to rise in blood pressure.
Again Angiotensin II enzyme helps in sodium and water retention, which again increases blood volume and leads to high blood pressure.
Angiontensin Antagonist: It prevents the action of Angiotensin II enzyme on the target cell.
Calcium Channel Blocker: Release of calciumions from intracellular store causes contraction.
Calcium channel blocker blocks the inward calcium ions movement, which trigger calcium ions release from intracellular store.
Nitrates: It dilates coronary vessels, counteracting against coronary spasm and supply blood to ischemic area.
Alpha Blocker: By blocking alpha receptor blood pressure will fall.
Beta Blocker: By blocking beta1 receptor total peripheral resistance will fall and thus systolic and diastolic pressure will fall.
Diuretics: It helps in the excretion of excess water from the body and thus blood volume will reduce which leads to fall in blood pressure.
Above medication information is given to enhance the knowledge of an individual.
It is always advisable to consult with your physician before taking any medication.
So we can conclude that, if we maintaining proper diet, lifestyle, medications and regular health checkup we can lead a healthy life even after being an hypertensive.