High Blood Pressure Symptoms

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What does your Blood Pressure Chart say? Are you keen to know normal blood pressure for men? What is the average blood pressure for men? To learn basic information about normal bp for men and in which range you fall, follow the AHA chart. AHA is American Heart Association. When doctors check your blood pressure, they measure it in mm Hg (millimeters of mercury). There are two types of phases in blood pressure measuring. One is systolic and another is diastolic. ď ą Systolic blood pressure is symbolic of the pressure that the artery exerts on your blood, during contraction of heart valves. It marks the upper number of your blood pressure measurement. ď ą Diastolic blood pressure is symbolic of the pressure that the blood exerts on the artery walls during relaxation of heart valves. It marks the lower number of the blood pressure measurement.


What is the Normal Male Blood Pressure? Maintaining normal blood pressure is extremely vital when it comes to running a healthy lifestyle. If there is no pressure, blood will not flow in the circulatory system throughout your body. When there is any up and down in the normal blood pressure for men, you become a victim of high blood pressure. The given information below on the normal bp for men and subsequent variations will help you understand things better.  Normal male blood pressure range- systolic: 120 mm Hg, diastolic: 80 mm Hg.  Raised blood pressure (hypertension) – systolic: 120-129 mm Hg, diastolic: below 80 mm Hg.  Hypertension phase 1- systolic: 130-139 mm Hg, diastolic: 80-90 mm Hg.  Hypertension phase 2- systolic: 140 mm Hg and above, diastolic: 90 mm Hg and above.  Hypertensive crisis phase- systolic: beyond 180 mm Hg, diastolic: beyond 120 mm Hg.


What are the common High Blood Pressure Symptoms? Hypertension or high blood pressure is a ‘silent killer’, since you often fail to detect its symptoms in initial stages. High blood pressure symptoms become noticeable when things have already started to turn ugly. Hypertensive crisis stage is extremely dangerous and requires immediate medical attention. Some common symptoms of hypertensive crisis include: Puking Nose bleeding Dizziness Nausea Headache Double or blurry eye sight Increased palpitations in heart Loss of breath


High Blood Pressure Symptoms in Females There are certain hormonal factors that decide the potential risk of hypertension in males and females. Some issues that influences the raise of blood pressure level in women are: Menopause- stopping of your menstrual cycle Pregnancy Using abortion pills or birth regulating medications At the time of pregnancy, acute hypertension can give rise to preeclampsia. This condition can pose serious threat to the health of both mother and the unborn child. Common signs of preeclampsia are: Changes in vision Edema resulting in swelling Headache Severe pain in the abdomen



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