Sudden increase in blood pressure to a high level is a serious problem which must be reported to doctor immediately for treatment and control.
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"Sudden High Blood Pressure
A sharp increase in blood pressure is not a normal symptom to experience. Many cases of strokes and death have been reported because of a sudden increase in the blood pressure,though individuals who have had normal blood pressure throughout their life are less likely to experience such symptoms. Unanticipated rise in blood pressure is an indication of an underlying heart condition, artery blockage or even a psychological stress. In either case, the after effects can be devastating, which is why a doctor must be consulted immediately.
What Causes Sudden High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure is usually caused by many inappropriate practices and habits in our daily life. Some of these are:
Medication use. Overuse of certain drugs can increase your blood pressure, for instance, NSAIDS such as ibuprofen and aspirin. In addition, taking birth control pills and several other drugs together can also cause an increase in blood pressure unexpectedly. Drug abuse in case of cocaine and marijuana is also responsible for heart arrest due to persistent increase in blood pressure.
Smoking. A dozen chemicals in smoke including nicotinehave been found to damage the vessel linings in our blood. They also decrease the elasticity of body vessels, making them unable to cope with the continuous change in blood pressure. This can lead to a sudden increase or decrease in blood pressure.
Diet. Bad dietary habits are thosewhich involve high saturated fat contents and high sodium levels which are likely to lead to multiple episodes of high blood pressure. They not only increase the blood pressure by increasing solute content in the blood, but also accumulate and block the vessels, which results in a stoke in most cases.
- Anxiety and stress. Stress is caused by everyday activates or certain thoughts and tasks taking their toll on us. It is a fact that psychological issues such as phobias and depression can cause an unexplained increase in blood pressure, and if such symptoms continue, then it increases the risk of developing hypertension.
- Medical conditions. Certain conditions, such as kidney diseases, scleroderma, tumors in hormone secreting glands especially adrenal glands and spinal injuries, can lead to episodes of sudden increase in blood pressure. Injuries and accidents can also be accounted for high blood pressure.
- Other causes. Overuse of stimulating drinks such as tea, coffee and alcohol can cause sudden increase in the blood pressure in a short period. Increased weight, pain and hormonal imbalance can also be attributed to sudden increase in the blood pressure. In some cases, pregnancy can lead to high blood pressures at once.
What Are the Symptoms of Sudden High Blood Pressure?
When the body pressure rises above 120/80 mm Hg, the condition is referred to as high blood pressure which leads to several manifestations in the body. Sudden headache, dizziness, vertigo, impaired vision and difficulty in maintaining balance are some of the symptoms that suggest an acute increase in the blood pressure. In addition, an individual may also experience shortness of breath, chest tightening and temporary loss of sensation in legs and arms.
In more severe episodes, bleeding may occur as the blood vessels are damaged. And if the retina nerves or vessels rupture, it may lead to blindness. In certain rare cases, a person may experience seizures, confusion, altered mental state and even coma, depending on the current health status.
How to Treat Sudden High Blood Pressure
Treatment for high blood pressure is decided based on current medical conditions. In some cases, intravenous therapy is started on emergency basis while further tests are conducted to identify the pathology in other cases. Based on the outcomes, a regimen is provided by the doctor in order to control the blood pressure. If high blood pressure results from different pathologies, then multiple therapies may also be conducted. In more severe cases such as advanced kidney damage or tumors, surgical intervention may also have to be carried out."
http://www.med-health.net/Sudden-High-Blood-Pressure.html
I read that green vegetables give a good impact to high blood pressure problem.
- Short-term effects of nitrate-rich green leafy vegetables on blood pressure and arterial stiffness in individuals with high-normal blood pressure DOI:10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2014.09.021
Next reference also shows how to treat children with high blood pressure problem.
- Incidence of high blood pressure in children — Effects of physical activity and sedentary behaviors: The IDEFICS study: High blood pressure, lifestyle and children DOI:10.1016/j.ijcard.2014.11.175
Dear Leonard Goeirmanto- Thanks a lot for your references.
I am very shocked to learn that high blood pressure problem may be there for some children also. What could be the causes?
Some papers said it is because of bad BMI, high intake of salt, junk food consumption and obesity.
- Increase in Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference Is Associated with High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents in Mexico City DOI:10.1016/j.arcmed.2009.02.009
- The Association of Overweight and Obesity with Blood Pressure among Chinese Children and Adolescents DOI:10.3967/0895-3988.2013.06.004
- Association of junk food consumption with high blood pressure and obesity in Iranian children and adolescents: the CASPIAN-IV Study DOI:10.1016/j.jped.2014.07.006
- Body size and high intake of salt is associated with elevated blood pressure among children and adolescents in Shandong, China DOI:10.1016/j.ijcard.2014.12.134
A probably good solution is to avoid using coffee and other kind of stimulants.
Just seeing these intelligent contributions. They have been so useful. Many thanks to you all
Please see this useful link.
https://www.quora.com/What-is-to-be-done-when-a-person-is-suddenly-faced-with-high-blood-pressure
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