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Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common condition that affects the body’s arteries. If you have high blood pressure, the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls is consistently too high. The heart has to work harder to pump blood.

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  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition where the force of blood against the walls of your arteries is too high. Most people with high blood pressure do not experience any symptoms, even if their blood pressure readings reach dangerously high levels. However, some symptoms ofRead more

    High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition where the force of blood against the walls of your arteries is too high. Most people with high blood pressure do not experience any symptoms, even if their blood pressure readings reach dangerously high levels. However, some symptoms of dangerously high blood pressure can include:
    – Blurred vision
    – Headache
    – Chest pain
    – Shortness of breath

    It’s important to note that these symptoms are not specific to hypertension and can be caused by other conditions as well. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), and hypertension is generally defined as a blood pressure reading of 130/80 mm Hg or higher.

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    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition where the force of blood against the walls of your arteries is too high. If left untreated, it can lead to serious health problems. Some of the complications of hypertension include: - Heart disease: Hypertension can cause damage to the arteries tRead more

    Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition where the force of blood against the walls of your arteries is too high. If left untreated, it can lead to serious health problems. Some of the complications of hypertension include:

    – Heart disease: Hypertension can cause damage to the arteries that supply blood to the heart, leading to heart disease.
    – Stroke: High blood pressure can cause blood vessels in the brain to burst or become blocked, leading to a stroke.
    – Kidney disease: Hypertension can damage the blood vessels in the kidneys, leading to kidney disease.
    – Peripheral artery disease: Hypertension can cause damage to the arteries that supply blood to the legs and feet, leading to peripheral artery disease.
    – Hypertensive retinopathy: Hypertension can cause damage to the blood vessels in the eyes, leading to hypertensive retinopathy.

    It’s important to note that these are not the only complications of hypertension, and that the risk of complications can vary depending on factors such as age, sex, and overall health.

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    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    For most adults, there's no identifiable cause of high blood pressure. This type of high blood pressure is called primary hypertension or essential hypertension. It tends to develop gradually over many years. However, several factors may play a role in the development of high blood pressure, includiRead more

    For most adults, there’s no identifiable cause of high blood pressure. This type of high blood pressure is called primary hypertension or essential hypertension. It tends to develop gradually over many years.

    However, several factors may play a role in the development of high blood pressure, including:
    – **Age**: Blood pressure tends to increase with age.
    – **Family history and genetics**: High blood pressure often runs in families.
    – **Unhealthy lifestyle habits**: Lifestyle habits can increase the risk of high blood pressure, including eating unhealthy foods (especially those with too much sodium), drinking too much alcohol or caffeine, not getting enough physical activity, smoking, and not getting enough good-quality sleep.
    – **Other medical conditions**: Other medical conditions can change the way your body controls fluids, sodium, and hormones in your blood. Conditions that can cause high blood pressure include certain tumors, chronic kidney disease, metabolic syndrome, overweight and obesity, sleep apnea, and thyroid problems.

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  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common condition that affects the body's arteries. If you have high blood pressure, the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls is consistently too high. The heart has to work harder to pump blood.

    Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common condition that affects the body’s arteries. If you have high blood pressure, the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls is consistently too high. The heart has to work harder to pump blood.

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