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Avoiding Hypotension When the blood pressure level measurement reads a value below 90/60 mmHg (systolic/diastolic) the individual suffers from hypotension, a condition caused by consistently low blood pressure. Mild hypotension without obvious symptoms should not be a cause of concern for an adult, however if your hypotension is more severe it requires immediate treatment because it implies that not enough blood reaches the vital body organs and as a consequence they do not receive enough oxygen and enough nutrients. Prolonged low blood pressure might cause serious complications such as organ failure, seizures and even death. Hypotension is a complex condition having many possible causes such as dehydration, malnutrition, serious blood loss, pregnancy, septicemia, allergic reactions and heart problems. When dealing with hypotension a proper diet can help you achieve a healthy blood pressure level. You should drink more water, eat sufficient calories, avoid unnecessary carbohydrates and eat 4-6 small meals a day. Pathology of Hypertension The upper limit for the threshold considered to be healthy blood pressure level is 120/80 mmHg. If a person’s measurement is about 140/90 mmHg he suffers from the so-called stage one hypertension. If the blood pressure measurement is beyond 160/120 we are dealing with a case of stage two hypertension. This implies a very high risk of stroke, heart attack and aneurysm. When a patient has high blood pressure the heart is working much harder than it should normally work and congestive heart failure or heart attack is possible. Very narrow capillaries, congested arteries or arteries with reduced elasticity accentuate hypertension. During a stroke the delicate capillaries within the brain burst open and cause damage to the brain cells. The same can happen in the kidneys leading to renal failure. High blood pressure might also lead to blurred vision or even complete and irreversible damage. It is pointless to mention that heart attacks, kidney failure and strokes are all possible fatal, so if you are diagnosed with hypertension prompt and aggressive medical treatment is required to get back to a healthy blood pressure level. Despite special medication designed for hypertension, you can achieve a healthy blood pressure level with only a few simple lifestyle amendments. Quite often hypertension is associated with obesity, so you have to get to a BMI between 18 and 25. Regular exercise helps a lot in reducing weight and it improves the health of the entire cardiovascular system. It is important that you find the time to exercise at least half an hour three times a week. Diet is also important for maintaining a healthy blood pressure level. You must make sure that the body receives enough vitamins and minerals; you must drink enough water for proper hydration. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables like bananas, avocados, apples, oranges, broccoli and avoid as much as possible alcohol, coffee and cigarettes. You should be careful with foods high in transfats, sugar or sodium. |
| Last Updated on Tuesday, 12 August 2008 16:50 |