Signs of High Blood Pressure - Doctor Explains

We have all heard the term high blood pressure. And we all know it is unhealthy. But do you know why it is unhealthy? What symptoms it can cause and how to prevent it? We will cover all the answers and much more in this video.

How does your heart work?
Your heart is a muscle, which pumps blood through your body with every contraction. Your blood flows from your heart through the arteries to your organs and muscles. And then back to the heart through your veins.
Your heart beating is a cycle, consisting out of a period of contraction. Which is called systole and the period of relaxation. Which is called diastole. As you can imagine this has a huge impact on your blood pressure.
Those of you who ever received their blood pressure results know this. As you will be provided with two number, one representing the diastolic blood pressure and one representing the systolic blood pressure. Both are given as millimeters of mercury.

Why is a high blood pressure dangerous?
Your blood vessels are damaged over the years. This can lead to the buildup of plaques of fat, cholesterols and other substances in your arteries. In medical terms this is called Atherosclerosis.
If these plaques become big enough, they can obstruct the entire blood flow of a blood vessel. Or these plaques can rupture and form blood clot. Both may lead to insufficient blood flow, damaging your organs, which could ultimately cause serious complications of cardiovascular disease.

This process of atherosclerosis can be sped up and increased by several risk factors; being overweight, diabetes, lack of physical exercise, high cholesterol levels, smoking and yes… a high blood pressure.

What is high blood pressure?
A normal blood pressure would be a systolic pressure of 90-120 and a diastolic pressure of 60-80 mmHg.
At a systolic pressure of 130-139 mmHg and/or a diastolic pressure between 80-89 mmHg there would be a stage 1 hypertension. Which is the medical word for high blood pressure.
From at least a systolic pressure of 140 or a diastolic pressure of at least 90 mmHg there is a stage 2 hypertension.

Symptoms of high blood pressure:
In most people this often does not cause any symptoms. However, the higher the blood pressure becomes the more likely it is to cause symptoms. It may lead to; Severe headaches, nosebleed, fatigue, confusion, vision problems, chest pain, difficulties breathing, irregular heartbeat, blood in your urine, pounding in your chest/neck/ears, dizziness, nervousness, sweating, facial flushing and blood spots in your eyes.

How can you prevent a high blood pressure or how could you lower it?
This all starts with an healthy lifestyle.
So stop smoking, limit your alcohol consumption, exercise at least 150 minutes each week, consume a balanced diet (with low levels of saturated fat, salt and sugar. Eat plenty of fibres, fruit and vegetables), maintain an healthy weight, have a structured sleeping schedule (7-9 hours of sleep each night) and decrease stress (by maintaining social contacts, doing fun activities and relaxing).

Treatment of high blood pressure:
In some cases changing your lifestyle will only get you so far. Your doctor might than recommend several medications to help you lower your blood pressure. Your doctor might prescribe you: Diuretics; Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors; Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs); Calcium channel blockers; Alpha blockers and lastly Beta blockers.

- Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -

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Literature:
1: Beckerman J. (2020). Symptoms of High Blood Pressure. WebMD.
2: Falck S. Cavaco Silva J. (2018). What are diastole and systole in blood pressure? Medical News Today.
3: NHS. (2019). Overview - High blood pressure (hypertension). NHS.
4: Mayo Clinic Staff. (2021). High blood pressure (hypertension). Mayo Clinic.

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[thanos]

Thanks.... really good work on post prod....this IS a lot of work... congratulations

[florkgagga]

Audio could be slightly better, had to turn on captions and rewind to definitely see/hear "DEcrease" instead of increase. Btw, getting even 6 hours of regular sleep would be an achievement! Been like that for the last 20-25 years.

[chukachinwuba]

I had a stroke and the cause was high blood pressure now I am good.The doctor said I should keep My blood pressure to 120/80 which I have now.

[steel]

Had a text from the doctors surgery for a blood pressure check. Turns out it was high, so tomorrow I have to wear a "monitor" for 24 hours.

[brazilianguy]

take care of your anxiety, because it can kill you

[jamesolson]

My mom died of Atherosclerosis. She didnt know she had it and she died suddenly at the age of 45.

[saritaprajapati]

High blood pressure Kitna hone pr medicine start krte hai

[kalmkrew]

I was diagnosed with GAD many years ago, so I've technically never not had a truly stress free day. my BP is always high when I get to the doctor. it eventually falls a bit after multiple tries but after my last reading yesterday I'm really concerned. I haven't been working in about year since my company cut us. so that's been a sucky mess. I've been wondering if that has anything to do with it..

[sportsmedia]

I'm taking meds now but my BP can vary from 190 to 140 systolic.

[GalaxyFluke]

I’m 5’8, 138 pounds and 35 year old female who works out daily. I rarely visit the doctor except yearly bc I always feel great. However the last few times I’ve been to the eye doctor they are always concerned and check my pressure on multiple machines and literally asked if I was feeling ok and maybe they need to calm an ambulance. I’ve been putting off going to actual doctor so prob need to get to it

[jeronimocliff]

Hey mate your content is great, but there is a lot of reverb going on due to your recording situation. One way would be to enhance the setup, the other to Equalize your audio a bit ✌️

[LLBlackhawk-mcsq]

What do you think of aliskerin sold as Rasilez My BP was 183/103 and AI had a nose bleed 2 nights ago

[juliejen]

I blend a whole bub of raw garlic with water and I add a whole lot of honey. I drink it down.

[keiichiiozawanikoot]

i am here because I need answers... I'm been waiting for 3 month just to see if I'm diabetic, I probably am now, still waiting, but if this was avoidable three month earlier I'm gunna be so disappointed, and mad at my Heath clinic

[JaredMerlin]

When I am sitting down, my BPM are between 65-75 but when I stand up, my BPM are between 85-95. I am currently losing weight, was 352lbs. last year now 284lbs. this year. I am on coumadin and metoprolol succinate. I do not understand why this is happening now when it has not happened before. I am 54 yo.

[dahlinkj]

Why is it my BP is still high, i try to eat healthy, less sodium, do exercises at least 150 minutes per week, but still my BP readings are high to 138-140 / 84 - 94 . Those are tye ranges . But normally I have anxiety?

[benjie]

My bp is always normal 120/80 then suddenly went up 159/137 heart rate 75, i suddenly felt dizzy and my feet felt numb then i went home rest a bit then i check my bp again it went back to normal, is this normal?

[felixmanfred]

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[godisgreat]

Thanks Dor, the last time I see my Dor I was measured 70/110 just brief me pls.

[badgennagenna]

it causes me to be nervous, even when am relax and my heart rate is normal, is this normal.