I've got high blood pressure. Do you? Are you sure you don't? I thought I didn't either.
Hello everyone.
I went to the doctor yesterday for possible back problems and found out that I may have high blood pressure (160 over 94) instead of "white coat syndrome." At 37 I’m none too excited about taking blood pressure medication for the rest of my life. So I went to the mega-store and got my prescription filled for the anti-inflammatory for my back, an electronic blood pressure checker and some over the counter stuff that may aide in lowering my cholesterol. I go back in a couple of weeks for full blood tests and all the tricks the doctor can pull from his medical hat. I came home; hopped on the net to see if my computer screen could render any medical wisdom for my newly claimed medical condition properly called hypertension. The results from each web-site was pretty much the same. Some of you may already know this stuff, good for you and have a good day. But for the rest of you who may not know what high blood pressure is, how it affects your health, or how to control it, take a look. I’m not a doctor so always consult yours if you have concerns or questions about your health.
BLOOD PRESSURE DEFINED
Blood pressure is the pressure of blood against the walls in your arteries. The two numbers derived for blood pressure is called the systolic (top number) and diastolic (the lower number). The systolic pressure identifies the pressure when the heart is contracting or beating and the diastolic is the pressure when the heart is resting between beats.
WHAT IS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?
One out of 3 people suffer pre-hypertension that leads to high blood pressure and most don’t even know it.
Just like what happened to me if you’ve had good blood pressure in the past doesn’t mean you have good pressure now. Generally speaking, for adults an optimal level is 120 over 80. A systolic pressure of 121 to 139 or a diastolic pressure of 80 to 89 is considered "pre-hypertension" and needs monitored. A blood pressure reading of 140 over 90 or higher is considered elevated (high). An unusually low pressure should signal you to seek medical attention to determine the cause.
HOW DO I KKNOW IF I HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?
The only way to detect high blood pressure is to have a medical professional check your pressure. High blood pressure also known as the "silent killer" usually has no symptoms and many people go years without knowing they have it. You should at the bare minimum have it checked at least every 2 years. In some cases have it checked more often.
HOW IT AFFFECTS YOUR BODY
Increases risk of heart attack
Increases risk of stroke
Increases risk of kidney disease
Part 2 for this blog will be on how to fight high blood pressure.
God bless,
Bill
I went to the doctor yesterday for possible back problems and found out that I may have high blood pressure (160 over 94) instead of "white coat syndrome." At 37 I’m none too excited about taking blood pressure medication for the rest of my life. So I went to the mega-store and got my prescription filled for the anti-inflammatory for my back, an electronic blood pressure checker and some over the counter stuff that may aide in lowering my cholesterol. I go back in a couple of weeks for full blood tests and all the tricks the doctor can pull from his medical hat. I came home; hopped on the net to see if my computer screen could render any medical wisdom for my newly claimed medical condition properly called hypertension. The results from each web-site was pretty much the same. Some of you may already know this stuff, good for you and have a good day. But for the rest of you who may not know what high blood pressure is, how it affects your health, or how to control it, take a look. I’m not a doctor so always consult yours if you have concerns or questions about your health.
BLOOD PRESSURE DEFINED
Blood pressure is the pressure of blood against the walls in your arteries. The two numbers derived for blood pressure is called the systolic (top number) and diastolic (the lower number). The systolic pressure identifies the pressure when the heart is contracting or beating and the diastolic is the pressure when the heart is resting between beats.
WHAT IS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?
One out of 3 people suffer pre-hypertension that leads to high blood pressure and most don’t even know it.
Just like what happened to me if you’ve had good blood pressure in the past doesn’t mean you have good pressure now. Generally speaking, for adults an optimal level is 120 over 80. A systolic pressure of 121 to 139 or a diastolic pressure of 80 to 89 is considered "pre-hypertension" and needs monitored. A blood pressure reading of 140 over 90 or higher is considered elevated (high). An unusually low pressure should signal you to seek medical attention to determine the cause.
HOW DO I KKNOW IF I HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?
The only way to detect high blood pressure is to have a medical professional check your pressure. High blood pressure also known as the "silent killer" usually has no symptoms and many people go years without knowing they have it. You should at the bare minimum have it checked at least every 2 years. In some cases have it checked more often.
HOW IT AFFFECTS YOUR BODY
Increases risk of heart attack
Increases risk of stroke
Increases risk of kidney disease
Part 2 for this blog will be on how to fight high blood pressure.
God bless,
Bill
posted by Bill at Tuesday, September 19, 2006
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