In this article, we are going to discuss what blood pressure is normal. so let’s get into it.
Definition
The force exerted by blood on the walls of blood vessels.
It is measured by two numbers, which are given below
Systolic blood pressure
The blood pressure when the heart beats. its normal value is 120mm Hg.
Diastolic blood pressure
The pressure in arteries between the gap of two heartbeats. its normal value is 80mm Hg. Both systolic and diastolic are written as 120/80mm Hg.
what blood pressure is normal
Normal blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg. When you measure it and the sphygmomanometer shows a greater value than 120/80 mm Hg it means your Bp is high. the value can be varied by age.
It can be varied by age.
between the age of 18-39
For women, it is 110/68 mmHg while for men it is 119/70.
Between the age of 40-59
For women, it is 122/74 while for men it is 124/77.
Above 60years old
For women, it is 139/68 while for men it is 139/68.
If blood pressure decrease or increase from its limit given above, as a result two phenomena can occur.
- Hypertension: in case of an increase from the given limit then the phenomenon occurs is known as hypertension
- Hypotension: in case of decrease then the phenomenon occurs Is known as hypotension.
What are the causes of high blood pressure
There are many causes but some of them are given below.
Using too much salt in the diet
Having too much stress can also cause it.
Obesity.
it can also cause by smoking.
Family history or genetically.
Symptoms
. feels difficulty in breathing.
. Headache is also a symptom of it.
. Nausea.
. Vomiting.
Treatment
It can be prevented by two methods one is by changing your lifestyle and the second by medication. Here are the two methods.
Change in your lifestyle
Change in your meal
We can prevent it by Using less amount of salt in the meal.
Stop eating fast food or reduce it.
reduce cold drinks.
Stop eating spicy foods.
Physical activity
Do exercise regularly and stay fit.
Treatment through medication
You can take medicine for the treatment of high blood pressure. Multiple medicines are used for the treatment of this problem but mostly preferred are Diuretics and beta-blockers.
if it is not treated immediately as a result it can lead to multiple disorders like
. Heart attack
. kidney failure
. Paralysis or stroke
. Eye problems
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