Lalitha visited a doctor with her grandfather. The doctor said that he is
suffering from high B.P.
(i) What is meant by high B.P. ?
(ii) What are the causes for high B.P. ?
(iii) Suggest some measures to control high B.P.
Answers
1.High blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher your blood pressure.
2.Acute causes of high blood pressure include stress, but it can happen on its own, or it can result from an underlying condition, such as kidney disease. Unmanaged hypertension can lead to a heart attack, stroke, and other problems. Lifestyle factors are the best way to address high blood pressure.
3.Walk and exercise regularly. Exercise is one of the best things you can do to lower high blood pressure. ...
Reduce your sodium intake. Salt intake is high around the world. ...
Drink less alcohol. ...
Eat more potassium-rich foods. ...
Cut back on caffeine. ...
Learn to manage stress. ...
Eat dark chocolate or cocoa. ...
Lose weight.
1.high B. P means increasing in blood pressure,
2.tension, stress,..etc which depends on its own
3.be cool, do meditation, walk regularly, spend time for laughing etc