Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is simply the force that blood
exerts on an artery wall as it circulates through the body. Normal blood pressure measures about
120/80mmHg. High blood pressure (hypertension) is more common in
patients than low blood pressure (hypotension).
Hypertension
Hypertension
results when blood pressure is measured to be greater than 130/80mmHg. Hypertension increases the risk of developing
heart disease, kidney disease, atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), eye
damage and even stroke. The warning signs of hypertension are quiet
silent. Few patients may present with
dull headaches and/or dizzy spells.
Certain risk factors such as age, ethnicity, family history, excess
weight, inactivity, tobacco use, sodium intake, poor potassium intake and even
high stress levels can adversely affect an individual’s blood pressure to rise. Chronic conditions such as high cholesterol,
diabetes, kidney disease and sleep apnoea may also increase the risk of high
blood pressure.
Hypotension
Low blood pressure causes symptoms or signs due to the low flow of
blood through the arteries and veins. When
the flow of blood is too low to deliver enough oxygen and nutrients to vital
organs such as the brain, heart and kidney, such organs will not be able to
function normally and maybe permanently damaged. Common
symptoms include: dizziness, fainting, lack of concentration, blurred vision,
nausea, cold skin, rapid shallow breathing, fatigue, depression and increased
thirst. There are many causes for low
blood pressure, however the more common ones include pregnancy, prescription
medication, predisposing heart conditions, endocrine problems, dehydration,
blood loss, allergic reactions or even nutritional deficiencies such as B12
and folate which contribute to anaemia.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy
is a viable and beneficial option for the treatment and management of blood
pressure. Homeopathy treats each patient
individually therefore different treatment plans will exist from patient to the
next. However along with strict
homeopathic treatment protocol, certain lifestyle and diet changes will have to
be implemented for maximum efficacy.
Some remedies may be useful as first-aid in intense situations, however
proper analysis of the patient is required prior to prescribing an in-depth
treatment plan. More
about homoepathy......
