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What is hypertension and what symptoms accompany it
Ways to reduce hypertension with headaches
What is arterial hypotension and what are its symptoms?
Ways to increase blood pressure

Approximately 95% of headaches relate to sinus problems or are caused by prolonged, severe nervous tension. Sometimes, however, headaches are accompanied by abnormal blood pressure (blood pressure that is too low or too high). In this case, it is necessary to see a specialist - a cardiologist. Treatment in some cases involves a change in lifestyle, proper diet, giving up stimulants but also the use of pharmacological agents. Importantly, it is not only older people who suffer from this problem, but increasingly people under 25-30 years of age.

What is hypertension and what symptoms accompany it

Hypertension, we define as an elevated blood pressure in the venous system that is above 140 mmHg for systolic pressure and/or above 90 mmHg for diastolic pressure. At present, there are two causes of hypertension, i.e. those with a primary cause (without an identifiable cause) and those with a secondary cause (occurring against the background of another disease).

Factors influencing the development of hypertension include:

lack of physical activity,
the type and amount of food consumed,
obesity or being overweight,
drinking alcohol and smoking.

The role of hereditary (genetic) factors is also worth noting here.

One of the most common symptoms of high blood pressure is headaches. These vary in intensity and character (stabbing, throbbing) and may be accompanied by nausea, dizziness, redness of the face (flushing) and neck, eye pain and vision problems. Patients with hypertension also develop tinnitus, throbbing in the temples, dark circles through the eyes and nosebleeds. Such a condition requires prompt cardiological consultation.

Ways to reduce hypertension with headaches

Any patient suffering from hypertension can try to lower his or her blood pressure using "home remedies". Some of these methods include: avoiding fatty and salty foods, controlling the amount of sweets consumed, eating plenty of vegetables, fruit, fresh, non-fatty fish, using olive and rapeseed oil, physical activity, avoiding alcohol and smoking. If you take pharmacological agents, remember to be regular and make follow-up visits to your cardiologist.

What is hypotension and what are its symptoms?

Low blood pressure, or hypotonia, isblood pressure that is below 100/60 mmHg. There are many causes of low blood pressure, and it can occur in people with epilepsy, anaemia, diabetes or cardiac arrhythmias. If low blood pressure persists over a long period of time, it is essential to see a cardiologist.

Among the most frequently mentioned symptoms of low blood pressure are: headaches and dizziness, constant tiredness, lack of energy, drowsiness, nausea, problems with concentration and rapid fatigue. Disturbances of balance and vision and a tendency to fainting are also very common.

Measurement of blood pressure, photo: panthermedia

Ways to raise blood pressure

People suffering from hypotension should eat small, but frequent meals, be outdoors, remember to exercise (walks, cycling, swimming pool), drink plenty of water, remember to eat a good diet and get plenty of sleep.

Excessively high or low blood pressure has a negative impact on our health and well-being. It makes it difficult for us to perform our daily duties. Therefore, it is worth seeking the help of a cardiologist, find the cause of this state of affairs and undertake appropriate treatment.

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