Hypertension

What is Hypertension?

Hypertension is defined as a blood pressure that consistently measure above normal. Your blood pressure changes throughout the day based on your activities. Blood pressure readings above normal on more than two visits to your healthcare provider will result in a diagnosis of hypertension.

What is Normal blood pressure?

Normal blood pressure is a measurement lower than 120 millimetres of mercury for the top number and 80 millimetres of mercury for the lower number.

There is a leeway of 10 millimetres of mercury in either direction, to compensate for daily activities and posture that may influence blood pressure readings.

What are the classifications of Hypertension?

Risk factors for the development of Hypertension

The risk factors for the development of Hypertension are divided into non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors.

Non-modifiable risk factors are things that we cannot control or change, these include:

• a family history of hypertension;
• age over 65 years; and
• co-existing diseases such as diabetes or kidney disease.

Modifiable risk factors are things we can control or change to reduce the risk of developing hypertension, these include:

• unhealthy diets (excessive salt consumption, a diet high in saturated fat and trans fats, low intake of fruits and vegetables);
• physical inactivity;
• consumption of tobacco and alcohol; and
• being overweight or obese.

Signs and symptoms

• severe headaches
• chest pain
• dizziness
• difficulty breathing
• nausea
• vomiting
• blurred vision or other vision changes
• anxiety
• confusion
• buzzing in the ears
• nosebleeds
• abnormal heart rhythm

Homeopathic remedies for Hypertension

Aconitum napellus

Certain high blood pressure conditions have sudden outbursts. It inflicts fear of dying and acute anxiety disorder. Homeopathic medicine Aconitum is very useful in such situations.

Argentum Nitricum

At times high blood pressure occurs due to anxiety and mental agitations. Homeopathic remedy Argentum Nitricum is an effective remedy in curing such conditions.

Natrum Muriaticum

Certain high blood pressure conditions arise due to suppressed anger and stress. Harrowing events of the past and unsolved issues can induce heightened blood pressure levels. Natrum Muriaticum is a perfect solution for such troubles in high blood pressure conditions.

Veratrum Viride

Veratrum Viride helps in reducing arterial tension and normalizing cardiac palpitations.

Ignatia amara

This homeopathic medicine ‘Ignatia’ is very used to treat high blood pressure caused by emotional upsurges, grief, and trauma, Ignatia can be perceived as a useful

Atropa belladonna

This is an emergency medical condition caused by the vigorous throbbing of arteries which may progress to hemorrhaging. Belladonna goes a long way in taming such untoward medical emergencies.

Lachesis mutus

Certain bodily changes result in high blood pressure, especially in the cases of women. During the onset of menopause, high blood pressure becomes a common concomitant. Lachesis is used to treat such conditions of high blood pressure.

Glonoinum

On certain occasions, this homeopathic remedy for high blood pressure is suitable when blood pressure level shoots up due to heat and excessive exposure to the sun. Glonoinum is aimed at controlling the blood pressure levels in those situations.