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What is high blood pressure?
It is a rise in blood pressure within the arteries, which poses a real danger to humans. The pressure can rise for many years without the person feeling any symptoms. This makes the work of the heart more difficult, and this may lead to angina or to kidney failure, usually the cause of high pressure is unknown, you must make sure of the high pressure by measuring the pressure several times not only once, the factors that lead to high blood pressure are: obesity, Smoking, eating salty food, lack of physical activity.
Medicines:
Take the medicine as instructed by the doctor and remember that you can control the rate of your blood pressure. Constantly monitor your blood pressure. Inform your doctor about any side effect you may feel, especially a sudden drop in blood pressure (dizziness or fainting).
Food and diet:
- Eating salt-free foods. Natural, sodium-free salt substitutes can be used after consulting a doctor.
- Losing weight by following a special diet.
- Always read the information (labeled) on canned food, because many of them contain very high amounts of salt.
- Eat fresh vegetables and fruits at a rate of 3-4 servings per day.
- Reduce your intake of fats, fried foods, and red meat.
- For dialysis patients, the patient must consult a doctor or clinical dietitian about the diet.
Physical Activity:
Sports such as walking, jogging, running and swimming, as they are very beneficial for you. Consult your doctor about that.
Preventive Measures:
- Smoking leads to atherosclerosis and an increase in high blood pressure.
- Avoid cases of physical and emotional exhaustion.
- Take care of yourself and increase the doctor regularly.
