Q. What precautions should be taken to control hypertension and prevent its complications?
Hello doctor,
I am a 50-year-old female. I have been suffering from hypertension for a year and also take medications for it. How does an unhealthy diet influence the likelihood of developing high blood pressure? What are the potential complications associated with untreated or poorly managed hypertension? What lifestyle modifications can effectively help lower or manage hypertension? What are the recommended blood pressure ranges for different age groups? Can stress and anxiety contribute to hypertension, and if so, how can they be managed? How often should individuals have their blood pressure checked, and what is the significance of monitoring?
Kindly help.
Hi,
We welcome you to icliniq family.
I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. The following are the answers to your doubts.
- A diet rich in sodium increases blood pressure by increasing fluid in the body and by stiffening arterial walls. Saturated and trans fats increase bad cholesterol, increasing the risk of heart attack along with hypertension.
- Angina, heart attack, stroke, and kidney damage are the potential complications associated with untreated or poorly managed hypertension.
- Adequate sleep, exercise, a Mediterranean diet, or DASH (dietary approaches to stop hypertension) diet, and avoiding smoking and alcohol can effectively help to lower or manage hypertension.
- According to the American Heart Association, 130/80 mmHg is the upper limit for all ages. Above this, is stage 1 hypertension, and 140/90 mmHg or more is stage 2 hypertension.
- Yes, stress and anxiety increase stress hormones and blood pressure. Exercise, meditation, deep breathing exercises, and other relaxation techniques can reduce blood pressure.
- Individuals with no known hypertension should be monitored every six months. For a new diagnosis of hypertension and the start of therapy, monitoring should be daily multiple times. Once controlled on medicines, then check blood pressure at random times like once a week or fortnight.
I hope you find this information useful. Feel free to ask for more information.
Thank you.
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