Understanding Hypertension: A Silent Killer

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:eight_pointed_star:What is Hypertension?

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, means the force of blood against your artery walls is too high. It’s often called a “silent killer” because it doesn’t always show symptoms but can damage the heart, brain, and kidneys over time.

:eight_pointed_star:Normal vs. High Blood Pressure:

Normal: <120/80 mmHg

Elevated: <129/80 mmHg

High (Stage 1): 130–139 / 80–89 mmHg

High (Stage 2): ≥140 / ≥90 mmHg

Hypertensive Crisis: >180 / 120 mm Hg

:eight_pointed_star:Why Does It Matter?

If left untreated, hypertension can lead to:
:red_triangle_pointed_up: Stroke
:red_triangle_pointed_up:Heart attack
:red_triangle_pointed_up:Kidney failure
:red_triangle_pointed_up: Vision problems

:eight_pointed_star:What Can You Do?

:small_orange_diamond:Eat less salt and processed food (DASH Diet)
:small_orange_diamond:Exercise at least 30 mins/day
:small_orange_diamond:Reduce stress (Relaxation therapy : Yoga, Meditation)
:small_orange_diamond:Avoid tobacco, smoking and limit alcohol :no_smoking:
:small_orange_diamond:Take medications as prescribed
:small_orange_diamond: Don’t stop medications in between without consulting your physician.

:eight_pointed_star:Takeaway:

Hypertension is manageable. Regular check-ups and healthy living can protect your heart and future.

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Hypertension can be managed so well with the right lifestyle changes. A balanced diet, regular exercise, and cutting down on processed foods go a long way. Glad to see such awareness being shared.

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Yes hypertension results in many other diseases and disorders which are harmful to health. But it can be manageable by maintaining proper diet, physical activities like exercise and better sleep cycle.

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Very informative post.

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Informative

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Thank you for the information.

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Hypertension can be managed with balance diet and some workout.

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Yes Hypertension is problematic to health but it can be managed by doing some exercises and medication.

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Yes , hypertension can be managed by reduce Stress, avoid tobacco, smoking and limit alcohol

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Hypertension truly is a silent danger it often shows no symptoms, but the damage builds over time. That’s why routine blood pressure checks are so important, even if you feel fine.

Simple changes like cutting down salt, staying active, managing stress, and following your meds can make a big difference. Hypertension might be common, but with awareness and the right steps, it’s completely manageable. Prevention is always better than crisis care.

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Early detection of high blood pressure is very important. Often referred to as the “silent killer” because it may show no symptoms, high blood pressure puts you at an increased risk for heart disease, heart failure, and stroke, among other things

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Yes everyone should understand every disease soon or atleast after diagnosis and take care of themselves like hypertension

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Yes, it is easily manageable by adopting certain significant lifestyle requirements like a restful and rejuvenating sleep, a good diet with less salt consumption in all the dishes, a gentle walking routine, managing stress, anxiety, anger/aggressiveness and impatience, practicing the yoga postures that can help in feeling the internal calm etc. Currently, hypertension is mostly in rise within the country due to consumption of high-salty outside foods along with processed or junk foods and because of fast lifestyle with lots of stress everyday. A practice that’s sustainable should be adopted to reduce this disease burden.

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