Question 1

What is the main cause of hypertension?

Accepted Answer

The most common causes of hypertension include smoking, obesity or being overweight, diabetes, having a sedentary lifestyle, lack of physical activity, high salt or alcohol intake levels, insufficient consumption of calcium, potassium or magnesium, a deficiency in vitamin D, stress, aging, chronic kidney disease.

Question 2

What should be avoided in high BP?

Accepted Answer

Sodium rich food such as table salts,processed food,Canned soups,dried soup mixes,salted snacks along with Alcohol,smoking,Stress are best to be avoided.

Question 3

What foods cause high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Foods do not directly cause hypertension but some foods may increase pre-existing blood pressure such as sodium rich foods. Eg;table salts,processed food,Canned soups,dried soup mixes,salted snacks.

Question 4

Which food avoid in high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Sodium rich foods such as table salts,processed food,Canned soups,dried soup mixes,salted snacks are to be avoided or at least taken in moderation.

Question 5

How can I quickly lower my blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

By calming down and lying flat one can lower Bp to certain extent but consult physician for medications. On a general note, follow life style modifications such as Increase activity and exercise more, Lose weight if you're overweight, Cut back on sugar and refined carbohydrates, Eat more potassium and less sodium, Eat less processed food, Reduce excess stress and Try meditation or yoga.

Question 6

Can drinking lots of water lower blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Drinking water has role in blood pressure maintenance. When a person is dehydrated BP drops initially but later on kidneys reabsorbs more water rather than excreting in urine and vasopressin is released which constricts the blood vessels, both together can increase blood pressure. Hence, every person should drink at least 3 liters of water in a day to prevent dehydration and to maintain BP. One should also note that excess water intake should also be avoided which can put more stress on heart and cause fluid retention in the body.

What is the main cause of hypertension?

What is the main cause of hypertension?

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