Hypertension Can Be Dangerous, It Can Lead To This Serious Problem

Hypertension can cause other serious health problem. Check it out.

By Staff

Thursday, October 19, 2017, 15:22

Having a normal blood pressure is highly essential in order to stay healthy. Any fluctuation in the blood pressure - whether it is low or high, in either ways it can be dangerous.

A new research has found that people with high blood pressure or hypertension may be at an increased risk of developing common heart valve disorder. According to the research it was found that higher blood pressure in early life was associated with a significantly greater future risk of mitral regurgitation.

Mitral regurgitation is a condition which makes the heart less efficient at pumping blood around the body, and in severe cases can lead to heart failure. It can lead to serious heart conditions like backflow of blood into the heart, causing symptoms such as shortness of breath, tiredness, dizziness and chest pain.

For the study, about 5.5 million adults in the UK over 10 years were taken into consideration.
"Our research suggests this common and disabling valve disorder is not an inevitable consequence of ageing, as previously assumed, but may be preventable," said lead author Kazem Rahimi, Professor from The George Institute for Global Health at the University of Oxford.

"With worldwide ageing and population growth, we are likely to see an increasing number of cases of this condition," she further added

The study was recently published in the journal PLOS Medicine.

Listed here are few of the best ways to prevent hypertension. Take a look.

Healthy Diet:

Watching out the food that you eat is very important in order to keep your blood pressure under control. Adding whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products in your daily diet helps in preventing high blood pressure.

Having a good amount of potassium in the body helps to lessen the effects of sodium on blood pressure, and thus keeps the blood pressure under check.

Maintaining Weight:

Hypertension is common among those who are obese. Hence it is important to maintain a healthy weight in order to prevent hypertension. Also if you are obese it can cause sleep problem. So when you are not able to sleep properly then it can lead affect the blood flow and lead to a spike in the blood pressure.

Reduce Sodium Intake:

Consuming too much of salt can lead to retaining of water in the body. The excess water that gets stored in the body raises the blood pressure level. Also if you already have high blood pressure and are under medication then consuming too much of salt can lessen the impact of medications.

Hence, it is very important to keep a check on the amount of sodium you consume in order to prevent hypertension.

Limit Alcohol Intake:

Alcohol can have a serious impact on the blood pressure. Consuming too much of alcohol can put you ar a risk of developing hypertension. Hence, limiting alcohol intake is a must in order to prevent hypertension.

Regular Exercise:

Regular exercise does not mean that you need to hit the gym and go for strenuous exercises. Half an hour of regular light exercises everyday is enough to prevent hypertension. Simple walking, jogging or event cycling helps in keeping the blood pressure under control.