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General description of the disease
This is an increased pressure of a hydrostatic nature in hollow organs, vessels or in body cavities.
Types and causes of hypertension
The causes of hypertension directly depend on its types. Allocate arterial, venous, vasorenal, intracranial, hyperkinetic, hemodynamic, hormonal, symptomatic glaucoma of the eye, etc. This lists the main types of hypertension, since there are more than 30 types of this disease in total.
- 1 The cause of arterial hypertension is the excessive stress of mental activity, which has arisen due to the influence of a number of factors of a psychoemotional nature. This effect disrupts the subcortical and cortical regulation of hormonal mechanisms and the regulation of the vasomotor blood pressure control system.
- 2 Violation of blood circulation in the kidneys causes renovascular hypertension. In this case, the increase in pressure occurs due to the narrowing of the arteries of the kidneys.
- 3 With regard to venous hypertension, the cause of its occurrence is an increased level of hydrostatic pressure within the veins.
- 4 The appearance of intracranial hypertension is due to the presence of a pathological formation in the cranial cavity, cerebral edema, poor outflow of cerebrovascular fluid or hypersecretion.
- 5 Hyperkinetic hypertension occurs due to an increase in the amount of stroke volume of blood (while the resistance of peripheral vessels does not arise).
- 6 Hemodynamic hypertension develops due to an increase in the resistance of peripheral vessels and an increase in the stroke volume of the heart, and without increasing the tone of the vessel.
- 7 Endocrine (hormonal) hypertension appears against the background of endocrine system disorders, menopause in women.
- 8 A transient increase in pressure inside the eye (symptomatic ocular glaucoma) develops against the background of any general disease.
Note
Common diseases include diseases that are not the result of professional activity or work injuries. This group of diseases is distinguished by the fact that it has a negative effect on the entire human body, and not on individual systems or organs. The course of general diseases contributes to the development of abnormal processes that destroy the body.
The reasons for the development of common diseases: stress, poor and unhealthy diet or treatment, the presence of bad habits, low immunity.
Common illnesses include hiccups, anemia, fatigue, flu, vitamin deficiency, memory problems, frostbite, hangover.
Symptoms of Hypertension
The manifestation of hypertension depends on its type.
The main symptom of arterial hypertension is a persistent increase in blood pressure. Pressure indicators indicate the stage and degree of arterial hypertension.
If the pressure is increased to the level of 140-159 by 90-99 mm Hg. Art., it is worth noting that these are indicators light (first) degree.
For moderate (second) the degree of this hypertension is characterized by data after measurement in the range of 179 to 109 mm Hg. st ..
RџSЂRё heavy (third) degree, these pressures rise to 180/100 mm Hg. st
The signs of renovascular hypertension are very similar to those of arterial hypertension.
In the presence of intracranial hypertension, the patient has impaired consciousness, vision or movement of the eyeballs, severe headaches, nausea and vomiting are observed (usually torments in the first half of the day and does not depend on the amount eaten or on the time of food intake).
Complications of hypertension
Often, in the absence of proper treatment, serious complications arise. These include myocardial infarction, cerebral stroke, renal failure, and death.
Preventive measures for hypertension
Prevention of hypertension consists in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, as well as in conducting preventive examinations to identify pathological processes that can lead to hypertension and complications.
Useful foods for hypertension
Proper nutrition is an integral part of the treatment of hypertension. To normalize hydrostatic pressure, you must adhere to a special diet and diet.
One of the main tasks with high blood pressure is its normalization and weight regulation (if you have extra pounds, they are one of the main causes of high blood pressure).
Also, you need to reduce your salt intake. This is due to the fact that it contains sodium, which retains water in the body. For this reason, there is an increase in the volume of circulating blood, which naturally increases pressure. Many experts believe that the usual rate of salt (10-15 grams per day) can be reduced to 3-4 grams. This is the amount of salt that can be obtained from conventional foods. Therefore, there is no need to add salt to the food.
It is imperative to make the transition to food in fractional parts. To do this, you need to divide your daily diet so that it turns out to take meals evenly, in an amount of 5-6 times a day. A few hours before bedtime, it is recommended to eat a small fruit (of your choice) or drink a glass of low-fat kefir.
As for meat, it is necessary to choose only lean meats. Veal, turkey, rabbit or chicken dishes cooked without oil are perfect.
Vegetable fats should make up at least ⅓ of the total. It is necessary to fry dishes without adding animal fats, and when stewing dishes, add a small amount of olive or sunflower oil.
If you don’t like dietary meat, you can add aroma and zest to its taste using lemon juice, dill, parsley, basil, ginger and other herbs and spices.
The diet of a patient with hypertension must include fiber. It is she who helps to lower the level of cholesterol in the blood and prevent its absorption. Therefore, it is worth eating more fruits and vegetables.
Also, it is worth taking care of the heart. You need to add foods rich in potassium and magnesium to your diet. They strengthen the heart muscle and greatly increase its endurance. To saturate the body with these useful components, it is necessary to eat beets, dried apricots, carrots, cabbage, cereals, seafood. In addition, these products do not contribute to the appearance of extra pounds.
Confectionery should be replaced with fruits, dried fruits and honey. It is better to choose bread and flour products from whole grain flour.
Important!
It is worth noting that your diet must be adjusted already depending on what triggered the increase in hydrostatic pressure.
Traditional medicine for hypertension
Treatment of hypertension with the help of traditional medicine methods is considered by most doctors to be ineffective and short-lived in its results. All types of hypertension should be treated under the strict supervision of a healthcare professional. After all, it is better to treat the disease in the early stages than in the neglected ones.
To regulate blood pressure, at low rates, it is allowed to maintain a healthy lifestyle and adhere to proper nutrition.
To maintain and enhance treatment for pulmonary hypertension, it is recommended to drink decoctions of rowan fruits (a tablespoon of berries must be poured with a glass of hot water, leave for 20 minutes, take ½ cup 2 times a day). In addition, you need to drink 125 grams of freshly squeezed pumpkin juice daily.
Dangerous and harmful foods for hypertension
- fatty fish and meat, shop-made sausages, canned food, smoked meats, bacon, cheese;
- margarine, pastry cream, butter in excess (butter can be spread on bread with a thin, enlightening layer);
- sweets (cakes, cookies, sweets, sugar, pastries);
- alcoholic beverages, strong tea (this applies to both green and black tea), coffee;
- too salty, spicy, fatty foods;
- store-bought mayonnaise, sauces and marinades;
- foods to which there is an allergic reaction.
If you are a smoker, you need to urgently get rid of this addiction.
Fasting, fasting and strict diets are strictly prohibited. A sharp restriction in food will instantly lead to an increase in blood pressure.
Attention!
The administration is not responsible for any attempt to use the information provided, and does not guarantee that it will not harm you personally. The materials cannot be used to prescribe treatment and make a diagnosis. Always consult your specialist doctor!