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Find out what are the symptoms and causes of high blood pressure, a chronic disease that can lead to serious problems such as heart attack and stroke

High blood pressure is characterized by pressure measured above 14 by 9 (140 millimeters of mercury - mmHg - by 90 mmHg) and, when it happens recurrently, it is a chronic disease called hypertension. High blood pressure cannot be cured and, if left untreated, it can lead to the development of very serious problems such as heart attack, stroke and kidney damage.

High blood pressure symptoms

High blood pressure is a silent disease and usually symptoms only start to appear when the blood pressure is already very high; among these symptoms are:

• Headache;
• Pain in the back of the neck;
• Nausea;
• Dizziness;
• Blurred vision;
• Chest pain;
• Difficulty breathing.

Patients who have already been diagnosed with high blood pressure and take daily medication may have increased blood pressure levels even without feeling anything. In this case, it is recommended to consult a cardiologist to re-evaluate the treatment.

Causes

There are several factors that can cause high blood pressure, such as:

• Poor diet (consumption of foods such as salty foods, sweets rich in white sugar, foods with a lot of salt, etc.);
• Low consumption of fruits and vegetables;
• Family history;
• High alcohol consumption;
• high tobacco consumption
• Little or no physical activity;
• Being overweight according to BMI (obesity);
• Advanced age;
• Ethnic origin.

How should the diet be for those who have high blood pressure?

Anyone who suffers from bouts of high blood pressure or has chronic high blood pressure problems should follow these steps:

• Avoid consuming coffee, sweets, soft drinks, red meat and fried foods;
• Do not consume industrialized foods such as sauces, canned foods, preserves, sausages, snacks and frozen;
• Avoid the consumption of salt, not exceeding the amount of two milligrams per day;
• Increase consumption of fruits, vegetables, white meat and vegetables, as well as water intake;
• Avoid preparing foods with salt, using herbs, oregano, thyme, lemon, basil, bay leaf, parsley and onion.

Treatment

For the treatment of high blood pressure, the patient should seek a doctor or doctor who will prescribe medication to control the pressure, and should consult the cardiologist regularly (usually every three or six months, depending on the condition). There are also home remedies for high blood pressure that help keep the problem under control.

Engaging in physical activity and cutting down on salt and fat from meals are other ways to alleviate the symptoms of high blood pressure. Check out a list of "Twenty exercises to do at home or alone" and don't neglect your treatment.