Condition in which blood pressure remains abnormally high, also called HBP or hypertension. Blood pressure is expressed as systolic/diastolic blood pressure. Systolic blood pressure is the first of two numbers used to measure blood pressure (pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels). This is the maximum pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts and pushes blood out into the body. Diastolic blood pressure is the lowest pressure within the bloodstream, occurring between heart beats, because of a diastole (period of relaxation). Optimal blood pressure for adults is 90-119/60-89, for 60+ it may be up to 150/90. Many people tend to develop high blood pressure as they get older, but this is not a part of healthy aging. High blood pressure in children younger than 10 years old is usually caused by another medical condition but could also develop for the same reasons it does in adults - being overweight, eating a poor diet and not exercising. Overgrowth of bacteria Prevotella and Klebsiella in the gut can be linked to developing hypertension.
High Blood Pressure is largely a symptomless condition A variety of symptoms may be indirectly related to, but are not always caused by it, such as blood spots in the eyes and facial flashing. There's a common misconception that people with high blood pressure might also experience nervousness, sweating, and difficulty sleeping.
High Blood Pressure is largely a symptomless condition A variety of symptoms may be indirectly related to, but are not always caused by it, such as blood spots in the eyes and facial flashing. There's a common misconception that people with high blood pressure might also experience nervousness, sweating, and difficulty sleeping.
