High blood pressure aka hypertension is called the SILENT KILLER.
It is persistent elevation in blood pressure (i.e pressure in ones vessels)
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Most people walk around not knowing what is wrong with them until they collapse and are rushed to the hospital.
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The causes range from unknown (primary/essential) to it being related to other disorders like diabetes melitus, kidney disorders ( secondary).
The manifestations vary as one can present as an emergency or urgency. This becomes a HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS.
It is an urgency when there is no impending organ damage and vice versa.
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These are some of the manifestations:
In the management, the following is adviced;
- Lifestyle modification such as reduced salt intake, stopping alcohol and smoking, exercising more, eating more fruits and vegetables.
- Adhere to the doctor's prescription and do not stop unless asked to do so by your doctor.
- Regular check up would suffice.