“Hypertension” in a common man’s language is called as “High Blood Pressure”. The arteries carry blood from the heart to the different parts of the body. These arteries are like express highways that facilitate blood transmission in body. The measure of the force of the blood against the wall of the arteries is called “Blood Pressure (BP)”. In some place the arteries become too narrow for the smooth blood flow due to certain reasons. It is in these regions that the pressure goes up for the blood to flow through that part.

‘Hypertension’ is one of the most common disorders prevalent in the World. ‘Hypertension’ is further classified into “Essential Hypertension” and the “Secondary Hypertension”.

Hypertension Leads to Health Problems

Hypertension might occur due to the prevalence of other diseases such as kidney problems, diabetes and due to the occurrence of certain tumours in different parts of the body. It is the persistent hypertension which leads to life threatening condition such as sudden heart attack, strokes and arterial aneurysm. Hypertension is a leading cause of chronic renal failure too.

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