Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is consistently too high. Over time, this increased pressure can cause various health problems, such as heart disease and stroke. Here are key points about hypertension:
Causes:
- Genetic factors
- Unhealthy diet: High in salt, fat, and cholesterol
- Lack of physical activity
- Obesity
- Chronic stress
- Smoking and alcohol consumption
- Chronic conditions: Such as kidney disease, diabetes, and sleep apnea
- Age: Risk increases with age
- Family history: Hypertension often runs in families
Symptoms:
Often, hypertension has no noticeable symptoms, which is why it is sometimes called the “silent killer.” However, some people may experience:
- Headaches
- Shortness of breath
- Nosebleeds
- Flushing
- Dizziness
- Chest pain
- Visual changes
- Blood in the urine
Diagnosis:
Hypertension is diagnosed through regular blood pressure checks. A blood pressure reading has two numbers:
- Systolic pressure (top number): Pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.
- Diastolic pressure (bottom number): Pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting between beats.
Classification:
- Normal: Less than 120/80 mmHg
- Elevated: Systolic 120-129 and diastolic less than 80
- Hypertension Stage 1: Systolic 130-139 or diastolic 80-89
- Hypertension Stage 2: Systolic 140 or higher or diastolic 90 or higher
- Hypertensive Crisis: Systolic over 180 and/or diastolic over 120, requiring immediate medical attention
Complications:
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Heart failure
- Aneurysm
- Kidney damage
- Vision loss
- Metabolic syndrome
- Cognitive decline
Homoepathy Treatment:
Homeopathy is an alternative medicine practice based on the principle of “like cures like,” where substances that cause symptoms in a healthy person are used in diluted forms to treat similar symptoms in a sick person. . Here are some commonly used homeopathic remedies for hypertension:
Common Homeopathic Remedies for Hypertension:
- Belladonna: Used for sudden, intense symptoms, such as throbbing headaches and high blood pressure with flushed skin and a rapid pulse.
- Nux Vomica: Recommended for individuals with hypertension associated with stress, overeating, or excessive consumption of stimulants like caffeine or alcohol.
- Aurum Metallicum: Often prescribed for people with high blood pressure linked to stress, depression, and a feeling of pressure or heaviness in the chest.
- Natrum Muriaticum: Used for hypertension in individuals who are sensitive, introverted, and have a tendency to retain water.
- Lachesis: Suggested for people with high blood pressure who experience a sense of constriction in the chest and throat, often with a tendency to be talkative and suspicious.
- Glonoinum: Used for sudden, violent hypertension episodes accompanied by pounding headaches, dizziness, and a sensation of fullness in the head.
- Allium Sativum: Derived from garlic, it is used for high blood pressure with associated cholesterol problems.
- Baryta Carbonica: Used for hypertension in elderly people, particularly those who feel weak and suffer from memory issues.
- Lifestyle changes:
- Healthy diet (DASH diet)
- Regular physical activity
- Weight loss
- Limiting alcohol intake
- Quitting smoking
- Reducing sodium intake
- Managing stress
