7 Common Causes of Hypertension

What is Hypertension?

Hypertension is a long term cardiovascular disorder which is seen among most of the people around the world. Hypertension is a condition where circulation force in the artery walls is persistently high. Hypertension is generally termed as high BP. In normal conditions the BP ranges from 100-140 mmHg maximum or systolic and 60-90 mmHg minimum or diastolic. Where as in people with hypertension the BP range is recorded as 140/90 mmHg and above consistently. Hypertension is divided into two types like primary hypertension and secondary hypertension based on the causes of the hypertension. Though hypertension has no symptoms but few people with hypertension face symptoms like headache, anxiety and vision problems. As hypertension does not have symptoms, it is called as silent killer.

Common causes of Hypertension

Hypertension can be caused due to several factors like

1. Age- as we age our BP range increases naturally. Hypertension is the most common problems seen in people above age 45. Both men and women are at an increased risk of developing hypertension.
2. Family history- hypertension runs in families. People with family history of hypertension are at an increased risk of developing hypertension.
3. Poor diet or high intake of sodium- excess intake of sodium, and poor diet like processed and packaged foods leads to hypertension and also other problems like diabetes, obesity and so on.
4. Being obese- hypertension is a common problem seen in people with heavy weight or people who are obese. It is due to several factors like sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet and so on. Obese people require more body fluids to supply oxygen to the tissues. As the volume of fluids increase the pressure in artery walls also increases.

5. Smoking and alcohol consumption- people who smoke and use tobacco are at an increased risk of hypertension. These increase the pressure by affecting and narrowing the arteries. Excess alcohol consumption also damages heart and arteries which further increases the pressure.
6. Stress- people who are stressed more are at an increased risk of developing hypertension.
7. Certain Diseases- few chronic health conditions like sleep apnea, diabetes, kidney disorders and others also lead to hypertension in many people.

Homeopathy Treatment for Hypertension

Homeopathy treatment for hypertension works very efficiently in controlling the pressure. Homeopathy controls pressure by controlling stress, anxiety and other root causes of hypertension. Homeopathy treatment for hypertension is safe, non toxic and side effects free. Homeopathy treatment for hypertension differs from each individual as it is prescribed based on the symptoms and theory of individualization.