Can Severe High Blood Pressure Damage Organs?
Stage one high blood pressure starts at 140/90.
Stage two starts at 150/100.
Both of them can cause significant damage over time, but the higher it gets, the shorter that time is.
It doesn't matter how old you are, even young adults have strokes and heart attacks when the numbers go up.
1) Arteries: Two problems can result in arterial problems.
The first is the pressure itself, which can lead to bleeding.
This can be fatal if it is significant.
The other is pain in the limbs, usually the legs.
It's called claudication or peripheral arterial disease.
2) Brain: When the artery that breaks is in the brain, a stroke occurs.
This can change your life forever...
or end it.
3) Heart: Aside from the artery problem, high blood pressure can damage the heart.
It causes your heart to have to work harder.
Heart attacks and heart failure are possible outcomes if it isn't controlled.
4) Kidneys: Like the heart, the kidneys are also worked harder in this condition.
Be aware that kidney disease can also cause the problem, so if you have the one ask to be tested for the other.
Both conditions are largely silent until something serious happens.
5) Stomach: One of the few symptoms of this condition is nausea and vomiting.
Prolonged, it could damage the stomach lining and the esophagus.
6) Vision: Another symptom of high BP is blurred vision.
Left unchecked, it can also result in permanent vision loss.
There are things that can be done to improve this medical condition, but you should work as a team with your doctor.
Complementary care is an option that could open up several avenues of improving your numbers.
This would include alternative remedies such as herbs, aromatherapy and imaging.
Many doctors are now embracing this team approach to the benefit of their patients.
Here are a few of the things that can be done through alternative remedies.
Herbs: Strong herbs may not be a good idea when dealing with this issue, as they can reduce BP too much.
That said, garlic and Omega-3 fatty acids do make a good complementary approach to the condition.
Omega-3s can be found in cold water fish, flax seeds and borage oil.
If you take blood thinners or have a clotting disorder, use caution with these remedies, they can act the same way.
Aromatherapy: A few years ago, people were scoffing at the idea.
Something you smell causing a change in your body? Studies are being done and the early results indicate there may be a connection.
In this instance, lavender and chamomile essential oils could provide some relief.
They may also reduce stress, which can cause the problem to worsen.
Imaging: There are many phrases that fit this category.
One that you may have heard is meditation.
Choose a descriptive passage of a place where you would feel at peace and imagine yourself there.
Mine is the 23rd Psalm.
I picture the green valley and the still waters, feel the protection of the Shepherd.
I've had it lower my blood pressure twenty points top and bottom in less than five minutes.
This condition is serious and needs serious attention.
Work with your doctor to find the best solution for you.
It will probably be a combination approach.
Your life is worth it.
Stage two starts at 150/100.
Both of them can cause significant damage over time, but the higher it gets, the shorter that time is.
It doesn't matter how old you are, even young adults have strokes and heart attacks when the numbers go up.
1) Arteries: Two problems can result in arterial problems.
The first is the pressure itself, which can lead to bleeding.
This can be fatal if it is significant.
The other is pain in the limbs, usually the legs.
It's called claudication or peripheral arterial disease.
2) Brain: When the artery that breaks is in the brain, a stroke occurs.
This can change your life forever...
or end it.
3) Heart: Aside from the artery problem, high blood pressure can damage the heart.
It causes your heart to have to work harder.
Heart attacks and heart failure are possible outcomes if it isn't controlled.
4) Kidneys: Like the heart, the kidneys are also worked harder in this condition.
Be aware that kidney disease can also cause the problem, so if you have the one ask to be tested for the other.
Both conditions are largely silent until something serious happens.
5) Stomach: One of the few symptoms of this condition is nausea and vomiting.
Prolonged, it could damage the stomach lining and the esophagus.
6) Vision: Another symptom of high BP is blurred vision.
Left unchecked, it can also result in permanent vision loss.
There are things that can be done to improve this medical condition, but you should work as a team with your doctor.
Complementary care is an option that could open up several avenues of improving your numbers.
This would include alternative remedies such as herbs, aromatherapy and imaging.
Many doctors are now embracing this team approach to the benefit of their patients.
Here are a few of the things that can be done through alternative remedies.
Herbs: Strong herbs may not be a good idea when dealing with this issue, as they can reduce BP too much.
That said, garlic and Omega-3 fatty acids do make a good complementary approach to the condition.
Omega-3s can be found in cold water fish, flax seeds and borage oil.
If you take blood thinners or have a clotting disorder, use caution with these remedies, they can act the same way.
Aromatherapy: A few years ago, people were scoffing at the idea.
Something you smell causing a change in your body? Studies are being done and the early results indicate there may be a connection.
In this instance, lavender and chamomile essential oils could provide some relief.
They may also reduce stress, which can cause the problem to worsen.
Imaging: There are many phrases that fit this category.
One that you may have heard is meditation.
Choose a descriptive passage of a place where you would feel at peace and imagine yourself there.
Mine is the 23rd Psalm.
I picture the green valley and the still waters, feel the protection of the Shepherd.
I've had it lower my blood pressure twenty points top and bottom in less than five minutes.
This condition is serious and needs serious attention.
Work with your doctor to find the best solution for you.
It will probably be a combination approach.
Your life is worth it.