you have high blood pressure, then your heart exerts more force to pump the same quantity of blood within the same time. This puts you at the risk of developing narrowed arteries, which can lead to heart problems, kidney disease, stroke, congestive heart failure and blindness. Note that heart disease and stroke are the first- and third-leading causes of death America.
Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
There are no symptoms of high blood pressure; you may not know it for years. Therefore high blood pressure is often called the silent killer. The only way to know is to have it measured. You may have warning signs such as sweating, headaches, dizziness, quick exhaustion (shortness of breath), a rapid pulse or palpitation and vision disorder. If you observe any of these signs, you MUST go to your doctor.
Causes of High Blood Pressure
The main causes of having high blood pressure are diet and lifestyle factors.
Hereditary
High cholesterol
Mental tension/stress/worries/fear/work pressure/competitive life
Lack of exercise/sedentary lifestyle
Excessive consumption of common salt, sugar and/or fat:
Nutritional deficiencies : People whose diets are low in potassium, magnesium, calcium and vitamin C are at greater risk of hypertension.
Overweight, obesity
Smoking
Excessive consumption of alcohol.
