Hypertension is the technical term for high blood pressure. This is a condition in which a patient has a large amount of force building up in their blood vessels (veins and arteries) owing to numerous factors. To understand blood pressure, it can help to first understand pressure in general. Pressure describes how densely packed particles […]
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14 Most Common High Blood Pressure Symptoms
High blood pressure is a condition that is caused by a build up of tension inside the circulatory system. This can in turn be caused by a number of things. For instance, if the blood viscosity is high (meaning it is thicker) then more pressure will be required to pump it around the system and […]
14 Silent Low Blood Pressure Symptoms You Need to Pay Attention to
Low blood pressure – also known as hypotension – can be a big problem and have a number of negative effects on your health. This is often overlooked however as we tend to focus primarily on the negative effects that high blood pressure can have. High blood pressure is caused when the heartrate is too […]
14 Signs of Appendicitis You Should Not Ignore
Appendicitis is a potentially fatal condition that requires hospitalization, so early detection is important. The appendix is connected to the large intestine and is at the right side of the abdomen. This often ignored body part can cause significant problems if there is a blockage and it becomes infected. There are few indications that this […]
14 Tips for Those Suffering From Low Blood Pressure
Sometimes we have a tendency to think of high blood pressure as being a bad thing only and to assume that lower blood pressure must therefore be a good thing. But what’s also key to recognize here is that you certainly can have too much of a good thing in this regard. Low blood pressure […]
14 Facts About Hypotension
When we think of improving our blood pressure, we often focus almost exclusively on the ways to lower high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a common health complaint which is caused when the amount of pressure in the circulatory system is too great. This can be the result of increased stress, of fatty deposits […]