Once the problem of high blood pressure was seen only in adults. Now even small children are suffering from this problem. Many factors lead to this problem including stress and unhealthy diet.
First Published Mar 12, 2023, 1:44 PM IST
High blood pressure is also known as the silent killer. Because it magnifies the problem without showing any early symptoms and leads to life-threatening diseases. It also causes loss of life. This problem mostly affects the elderly. But now even young people are affected by high blood pressure. A blood pressure of 130/80 mm Hg or more is called high blood pressure.
High blood pressure leads to heart attack. It causes many other problems. That is why this problem should be identified at the beginning. BP patients should check their blood pressure regularly. Follow these mitigation tips. The problem of high blood pressure is caused by various reasons like wrong diet, unhealthy lifestyle, stress. Now let’s know the real reasons for this problem of high blood pressure in adults..
obesity
Obesity is one of the main causes of high blood pressure. Belly fat increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. That’s why you should be careful not to get obese.
Sodium
Too much sodium causes the body to retain fluid. It also causes the arteries in your body to constrict. High sodium intake also increases blood pressure. High blood pressure can lead to heart disease and stroke.
Smoking
Smoking causes high blood pressure and heart rate. It has been found to be associated with life-threatening hypertension. Nicotine acts as an adrenergic agonist. A 2010 Surgeon General’s report suggested that using nicotine in any form can increase blood pressure.
stress
Experts say that high stress levels can also lead to an increase in blood pressure. Experts say that besides raising blood pressure, stress can also lead to other health problems.
Diabetes
People with diabetes are more likely to have high blood pressure and heart problems than others. Diabetes damages small blood vessels. It hardens the walls of blood vessels. All these changes can cause high blood pressure.
