Hypertension
By de_toya
@de_toya (2429)
Indonesia
April 15, 2010 1:43am CST
My father suffered from hypertension. He suffered from hypertension since 2000. I do not know why this happened whereas my dad does not like to eat meat. His favorite is vegetables. Theoretically, he should not have problems with blood pressure. Is hypertension caused by the mind? Does hereditary factor also influences?
Until now, my dad always take medication to keep blood pressure normal. I am concerned with drug side effects. Usually, taking too long medication might interfere with the kidneys. Now my father's strict diet food. I'm hoping to find other ways to heal my father.
4 responses
@nangisha (3495)
• Indonesia
15 Apr 10
High blood pressure (HBP) or hypertension means high pressure (tension) in the arteries.
Arteries are vessels that carry blood from the pumping heart to all the tissues and organs of the body.
High blood pressure does not mean excessive emotional tension, although emotional tension and stress can temporarily increase blood pressure. Normal blood pressure is below 120/80; blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 is called "pre-hypertension", and a blood pressure of 140/90 or above is considered high.
Hypertension often caused by genetic factors, obesity, lack of exercise, overuse of salt, and aging.
I think you must control his salt intake, because almost all Indonesian food contain salt and its really hart to eat without salt. I hope every thing will be alright for your dad!
@de_toya (2429)
• Indonesia
16 Apr 10
My father blood pressure is 130/90 but he under medication. I think you are right about the salt. Salt may raises his blood pressure. Now I can conclude why do my father suffered from hypertension. The main cause is genetic factors, stress and the last is salt. Well, Thank you for the advice. I hope I can find the solutions.
@ypyanyan (956)
• China
15 Apr 10
oh, I am sorry to hear that .
many old people have hypertension.
Smoking ,Obesity or being overweight ,Diabetes, Sedentary lifestyle,Stress,Aging ,Medicines such as birth control pills,Genetics and a family history of hypertension,Adrenal and thyroid problems or tumors,Chronic kidney disease,Vitamin D deficiency etc cause the hypertension.
so I think that you are know little about this disease.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
16 Apr 10
i think hypertension is also inherited from our family. i know there are some medicines for the cure of high blood cause my wife and her family also have history of hypertension. but we should not take advises from normal people. i guess we have to have professional, medical advise because this is not a so normal situation.
@frkfininte (26)
• Philippines
16 Apr 10
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