High Blood Pressure Information: Causes and Symptoms
What Is It?
When the heart pumps blood through the arteries, the blood puts pressure on the artery walls. This is known as blood pressure.
- Normal Blood Pressure is lower than 120/80 mmHg.
- Blood pressure higher than 120/80 is called Hypertension.
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- Systolic: 130 mm Hg or higher or
- Diastolic: 80 mm Hg or higher
Elevated Blood Pressure
- Systolic: 120-129 mm Hg and
- Diastolic: less than 80 mm Hg
Normal Blood Pressure
- Systolic: less than 120 mm Hg and
- Diastolic: less than 80 mm Hg
What Are The Symptoms?
High blood pressure may not cause any noticeable symptoms early on, however over time health issues may occur.
- Stroke
- Vision decline or loss
- Heart disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Pregnancy-related complications
- Decline in thinking skills
- Dementia
- Other health problems
What Causes It?
Diets high in salt, saturated and trans fats, and added sugar can lead to obesity, which increases your risk of high blood pressure.
- Not enough exercise
- Smoking and alcohol consumption
- Stress
- Blood pressure naturally increases as we age
