Q. hyper tension
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Hyper tension, also known as hypertension, is a medical condition in which the force of blood against artery walls is high. It can be caused by multiple factors such as lifestyle, dietary habits and genetics.
The most common symptom of hyper tension is high blood pressure readings when taking your pulse rate or measuring your blood pressure with a device called a sphygmomanometer. Other symptoms may include headaches, blurred vision and chest pain.
If left untreated over time, hypertension can lead to serious health conditions including stroke, heart attack, aneurysm (enlargement of arteries) and kidney failure. People at higher risk for developing hypertension are those that are obese or overweight; have diabetes; smoke tobacco regularly; drink excessive amounts of alcohol; use recreational drugs; have a family history of hypertension or heart disease/stroke; engage in little physical activity or exercise; manage stress poorly; take certain medications like birth control pills or steroids long-term; have sleep apnea (disruption to breathing while sleeping); are pregnant/postpartum women during the period immediately after having their baby.
It's important to lower your risk factors through healthy lifestyle habits like exercising regularly, eating well-balanced meals with lots of fruits and vegetables (especially potassium-rich foods like bananas), limiting added sugar intake in processed foods and drinks, controlling stress levels through relaxation techniques such as meditation/yoga/deep breathing exercises and managing other chronic conditions appropriately - if you're on medication for diabetes for example then stick to it! If necessary seeing your doctor can help diagnose hypertension more accurately so that appropriate treatment plans can be developed accordingly – these might include lifestyle changes as well as medications like diuretics or ACE inhibitors depending on the severity level reached.
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