Why is high blood pressure a health concern?
2007-03-14 12:26:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Physiologically speaking...
2007-03-14 12:34:29 · update #1
It requires that the heart works harder. As a result the heart gets bigger until is outgrows its blood supply (heart disease). Additionally, the blood vessels operating at higher pressure are more likely to burst (stroke). Some organs, (especially kidneys) are damaged by the higher pressures.
2007-03-14 12:32:54 · answer #1 · answered by novangelis 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
3 years ago, I was diagnosed - hypertension with a reading of 160/100. I used to feel dizzy a lot, my legs had awful cramps, and levels were very low in my potassium, causing my fingers and toes to always cramp together. One day I started to feel really faint while I was driving with my daughter in the back seat and I passed out, hitting 3 cars and ending up in a ditch. That moment,I knew I had to do something because my meds weren't working. I heard about this diet from a friend and thought I'd give it a shot. The results have been remarkable. In just 21 days, I honestly can't remember feeling this good, my blood pressure went from 175/110 to 125/70.
2016-05-18 03:24:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason this is of great concern is that if you are a young person and have high blood pressure for a sustained number of years you cause irreparable damage to your arteries near the heart, your heart valves themselves, and other vital organs including your kidneys. Most older people have long recognized they have high blood pressure and are treating it. However, for many it is too late and damage has been done to the heart and arteries and even vital organs. As a result of neglecting high blood pressure for many years an individuals life span is shortened. In many cases its made unbearable for the individual and his or her family due to a heart attack or stroke. One simply doest live a full life that one could with high blood pressure. Early death, loss of quality of life and a burden on ones family are the result of years of negligence of high blood pressure
2016-03-28 23:19:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The higher your blood pressure the higher your risk of having a heart attack.
2007-03-14 12:29:19 · answer #4 · answered by Misty Eyes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's kinda like a car that runs hot all the time. Eventually something really bad is going to happen.
2007-03-14 12:32:05 · answer #5 · answered by killmylandlord 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
aneruysms heart attacks death .. the vessels get tight cant let blood thru so when it gets high it means it ant flow right to the heart right .. presssure like a hose ready to burst
2007-03-14 12:35:05 · answer #6 · answered by gypsygirl731 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ah yes, numerous reasons, but death is in the top 10.
2007-03-14 12:30:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure or kidney failure.
2007-03-14 12:32:14 · answer #8 · answered by neverknow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the number one killer in America
2007-03-14 12:34:09 · answer #9 · answered by luminous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it can cause strokes, hemmorhagic bleeding, heart disease and any number of other conditions.
2007-03-14 12:35:15 · answer #10 · answered by Kenneth F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋