Description
High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. This is when the pressure in your blood vessels is unusually high, which can be serious if not treated. The only way to verify you have high blood pressure is to get yourself checked out.
High blood pressure can be caused by a number of reasons, most common are the following;
- kidney disease
- diabetes
- long-term kidney infections
- obstructive sleep apnoea – where the walls of the throat relax and narrow during sleep, interrupting normal breathing
- glomerulonephritis – damage to the tiny filters inside the kidneys
- narrowing of the arteries supplying the kidneys
- hormone problems – such as an underactive thyroid, an overactive thyroid, Cushing’s syndrome, acromegaly, increased levels of the hormone aldosterone (hyperaldosteronism), and phaeochromocytoma
- lupus – a condition in which the immune system attacks parts of the body, such as the skin, joints and organs
- scleroderma – a condition that causes thickened skin, and sometimes problems with organs and blood vessels
Your chances of high blood pressure can be increased due to factors like being overweight, having an unhealthy diet, smoking and not exercising enough.
Medicines that can increase your blood pressure include:
- the contraceptive pill
- steroids
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) – such as ibuprofen and naproxen
- some pharmacy cough and cold remedies
- some herbal remedies – particularly those containing liquorice
- some recreational drugs – such as cocaine and amphetamines
- some selective serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI) antidepressants – such as venlafaxine
Symptoms to Look out for
- Severe headaches.
- Fatigue or confusion.
- Vision problems.
- Chest pain.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Irregular heartbeat.
- Blood in the urine.
How VitaProHeath’s Magnesium Capsules Can Help
VitaProHealth’s magnesium capsules help regulate hundreds of body systems, including blood pressure, and muscle and nerve function. We need magnesium to help blood vessels relax and for energy production and bone development. Just like potassium, too much magnesium can be lost in urine due to diuretic use, leading to low magnesium levels.
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