Hypertension
A high blood pressure disease, also known as a silent killer, is one of the most common diseases among people. The blood pump is higher than the normal pump. The patient may be considered to have the disease if the pressure is measured three times at random on different days; Blood pressure measurement has risen about 140/90.
Types of hypertension according to cause
Primary hypertension
There are no specific causes of hypertension in most adults, and it can be said that this disease often develops over time.
Secondary hypertension
This type occurs because of one of the following reasons:
- Injury to an individual is caused by high blood pressure.
- Some medications include painkillers, birth control pills, and some drugs such as cocaine.
- Thyroid problems, and adrenal tumors.
- Congenital defects in blood vessels since birth.
- Sudden breathing loss during sleep.
Causes of hypertension in general
- Family health record, and genetic factors.
- The presence of chronic diseases such as atherosclerosis, kidney failure, diabetes, and endocrine-related diseases.
- Do unhealthy habits and behaviors, such as drinking alcohol, eating too much sugars, fats, meat, and irregular exercise.
- The age of the person, where the risk of high blood pressure increases beyond 30 years.
- Do not eat enough vegetables and fruits.
- Psychological stress.
- Physical exhaustion.
Treatment of hypertension
The doctor identifies the underlying causes of high blood pressure and determines the best treatment for each case. However, it can be said that adopting a healthy lifestyle is necessary to maintain blood pressure at a normal rate.
- Eat foods that contain a proportion of potassium, such as: oranges, bananas.
- Eat fresh vegetables and fruits.
- Avoid excessive intake of salts, proteins, fats, and sugars.
- Organizing meals.
- Avoid drinking alcohol.
- Exercise regularly.
- Stop smoking.
- Weight Loss.
- Drink boiled green olive leaves in the morning and evening, it is very effective in regulating high blood pressure.
- Eating dairy products, as their consumption protects against high pressure that causes heart disease and diabetes, according to a study prepared by French nutritionists.
- Note: It is important to note that if blood pressure does not decrease to normal after adherence to the diet and proper diet, the doctor will have to prescribe a medication for the patient.