Blood Pressure Problems: Be aware of your feet's warning signs.

 

Hypertension's warning signs

When the force of blood entering and exiting your blood vessels is too great, you have high blood pressure. A pressure of 120/80 or lower is considered normal. However, it is considered high blood pressure if it reaches 130/80 or higher. It is critical that you seek immediate medical attention if your blood pressure is above 180/110.

 

Why high blood pressure is called a 'silent' killer?

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, does not have any symptoms. It is therefore frequently referred to as a "silent killer." The American Heart Association (AHA) claims that many people with high blood pressure are unaware they have the condition. Frequently, the signs and symptoms are mistaken for something else, which delays diagnosis and treatment. This, in turn, makes people more likely to have heart problems like a heart attack or stroke.

 

Your feet might show some symptoms

High blood pressure can manifest itself in the body at times. The majority of the time, damage to the body's blood vessels is the cause of symptoms. It is believed that the lower body, which includes the legs and feet, is the location of many of the complications. Blood vessels and arteries in the lower body can be damaged by high blood pressure. Frequently, this can result in poor leg circulation. According to the Mayo Clinic, peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common condition in which blood flow to the arms or legs is restricted by narrowed arteries. It happens because there isn't enough blood flowing to the arms and legs to meet demand. The health body explains that this may result in other symptoms, including leg pain while walking (claudication). Cold feet are one of the symptoms of this condition. According to the US Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Specialists, this may accompany cold hands. The health organization added: Symptoms of poor circulation include tingling in the feet, red or blue toes, and sudden hair loss on the legs.

 

Other typical signs of high blood pressure

The British Heart Foundation provides a list of some of the possible manifestations of the silent disease. - 

• Vision problems
• Nosebleeds
• Difficulty breathing
• Chest pain
• Dizziness
• Headaches

 

How can high blood pressure be controlled?

High blood pressure can be controlled in a variety of ways. You can always seek natural means of self-healing, despite the fact that your doctor may give you some medications. Maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, reducing salt intake, and abstaining from unhealthy behaviors like quitting smoking are all examples of these.

 

Avoidable foods

According to the UK National Health Services (NHS), "the higher your blood pressure is, the more salt you eat." It recommends consuming less than 6 grams (0.2 ounces), or about a teaspoon, of salt each day. A diet low in fat and high in fiber, like wholegrain bread, pasta, rice, and fruit and vegetables, can also lower blood pressure.

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