Hypertension, Beware!
Did you know that normal blood pressure is around 120/80 mmHg? If it is more than that, then a person is said to be at risk of developing high blood pressure or hypertension. If high blood pressure is left alone, it certainly can damage blood vessels and organs in the body and cause hypertension complications.
Some of the complications of hypertension that can occur include:
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Heart Attack
High blood pressure can harden and thicken the arteries. It causes blockages in blood vessels and makes the heart not get enough oxygen. This can result in a a heart attack.
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Heart Failure
When your blood pressure is high, the heart muscle pumps blood harder to meet the needs of blood to all parts of the body. Over time, this makes the heart muscle thicken and makes it difficult for the heart to pump enough blood. This can lead to a heart failure.
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Stroke
Strokes happen when the oxygen-rich blood flow to some areas of the brain is disrupted because of a blockage or a broken blood vessel. This blockage occurs because of atherosclerosis in the blood vessels, which happens because high blood pressure causing a blood vessel in one area of the brain to rupture.
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Aneurysm
Aneurysm is an abnormal dilation of the arteries due to the weak condition of the blood vessel wall. It is caused by a very high blood pressure. Aneurysms usually do not exhibit signs or symptoms for years. However, if it continues to enlarge and eventually rupture, this can be life threatening.
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Kidney Problem
The uncontrolled high blood pressure can constrict and weaken blood vessels in the kidneys.
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Eye Problem
Eye conditions can also be affected by high blood pressure. The blood vessels in the eye can constrict and thicken due to high blood pressure. The blood vessels can then rupture and cause eye damage, ranging from blurred vision to blindness.
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Memorizing and Focusing Difficulties
Cognitive abilities can change due to uncontrolled high blood pressure. You may experience problems in thinking, memorizing and learning. Symptoms include difficulty in finding words when talking and losing focus when talking.
Check your health condition regularly. If you find something unusual, find a doctor to get an examination immediately.
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