Recently, a large number of people have suffered from low or high blood pressure. If earlier this symptom was inherent only in older people, then today this pathology appears in people of different age categories.
Many ask important questions, how dangerous is increased lower pressure and what consequences can this disease cause? Well, let's figure it out together.
Increased lower pressure at normal upper - what is it and what is the danger?
As you know, lower pressure is the pressure of the blood, which causes the heart to circulate through the body. The increase in total pressure indicates that the heart has become more intense pump blood due to some adverse factors.
Increasing only lower pressure indicates that the heart is working in its usual mode, but there is something wrong with the work of the entire circulatory system and vessels. This is a fairly serious "bell", which may indicate a number of pathological processes occurring in the human body.
High rates of lower pressure are values above 90 mm Hg. Art. Increased pressure worsens the general condition of the vascular system and the blood circulation of the whole organism. Subsequently, the vessels lose their permeability and elasticity. As a rule, such factors have an adverse effect on the human body. This pathology can cause various side effects.
It is worth noting that the problems of high lower pressure can disappear by themselves, and they can remain for a lifetime. However, one should not despair, it is possible to lower diastolic hypertension, but for this it is necessary to conduct effective treatment and adhere to the recommended rules of prevention.
When the blood can no longer perform its functions due to the poor state of the vessels and the entire circulatory system, the internal organs begin to feel oxygen starvation, and the whole body is working for wear. Increased lower pressure can lead to such serious consequences as:
- headaches and migraines;
- loss of performance;
- heart attack;
- stroke;
- severe dyspnea.
Diastolic hypertension can lead to vascular atherosclerosis - impaired lipid-protein metabolism (loss of elasticity). Subsequently, cholesterol begins to be deposited on the inner walls of the vascular system, plaques are formed, with time this leads to blockage of the vessels.
It is worth noting that renin produced by the kidneys is responsible for the general condition of the vessels. In view of this, a violation of lower pressure may indicate certain problems associated with the work of the kidneys. If the kidneys are unable to function properly due to bad habits or an unhealthy lifestyle, this affects the functioning of the vascular system.
Causes
It is worth knowing that any high blood pressure is the first sign of failure in the work of the whole organism. That is why this pathology should immediately pay attention. A lower lower pressure with a normal upper index is an alarming signal about the need to see a doctor and conduct a series of clinical studies.
What are the causes of this phenomenon? In most cases, the most common cause is a disease of the internal organs, namely:
- hormonal disruptions and changes;
- abnormal work of the adrenal glands or kidneys;
- disruptions of the endocrine system;
- the presence of malignant neoplasms;
- various heart diseases.
If the pathology proceeds with mild symptoms, then it is extremely difficult to recognize. In this regard, it is very important to pay attention to blood pressure in order to prevent the development of pathology in time.
Also, the causes of high lower blood pressure can be quite commonplace. Among them:
- emotional fatigue;
- frequent stressful situations;
- Nervous shocks and overvoltages;
- the use of natural or medicinal stimulants that are responsible for the increase in pressure;
- alcohol abuse and smoking.
In connection with this, the first thing with diastolic hypertension should pay attention to your lifestyle and give up bad habits. If this did not help to restore the pressure, then the problem is connected with the disruption of the internal organs.
Symptoms of the disease
It is very important to pay attention to the symptoms that indicate the development of pathology in the body. So, with diastolic hypertension, these typical symptoms appear:
- intense headaches of persistent nature;
- shortness of breath during physical exertion;
- arrhythmia or heart palpitations;
- ringing or tinnitus;
- unpleasant painful sensations under the scapula or in the sternum;
- swelling of the upper or lower limbs;
- cold sweats can sometimes come out;
- pulse accelerates;
- slight dizziness may be felt;
- labored breathing.
What to do with elevated lower blood pressure
So, how to treat this pathology and is full recovery possible? If the lower blood pressure is slightly increased, in that case it will not be difficult to lower it. It is worth noting that the treatment can last from several days to several years. This circumstance depends on the characteristics of the organism.
Medicines
Specific drugs that are aimed at an intensive decrease in blood pressure today do not exist. In this case, it is advisable to use common drugs against hypertension:
- ACE inhibitors. Most often, the doctor prescribes Berlipril, Valsakor, Liprasid, and more.
- Beta-blockers: Metoprolol, Nebivolol.
- Calcium channel blockers: Amlodipine, Corinfar.
- Some diuretic drugs, including: Veroshpiron, Hypothiazide.
- Drugs with antispasmodic properties: Papaverine, Dibazol.
It is worth noting that at the discretion of the attending physician may receive a particular drug taking into account the characteristics of the patient.
Folk remedies
It should be understood that the use of traditional methods of treatment can not replace traditional therapy. Folk remedies are used as an addition. So, at home to reduce blood pressure, you can use such techniques:
- lie down face down, and put a towel soaked in cold water on your neck (back side);
- massage the back of the neck with ice cubes;
- take a decoction of valerian root, mint;
- tincture cedar cones perfectly reduces blood pressure.
If blood pressure is raised slightly, you can lower it with the help of acupressure. However, this procedure should be carried out by a specialist. It is not recommended to use excessively smoked and salty foods in case of diastolic hypertension.
Before you begin to apply traditional methods of treatment, you should consult about this with your doctor, so as not to aggravate the overall clinical picture.
How to increase the lower pressure at home
The very first thing that needs to be done with low blood pressure is more likely to increase it. This requires the following procedures:
- put a person in a horizontal position so that his legs can be raised as high as possible, and put a pillow under them;
- remove cramped clothing from the patient and ventilate the room in which he is at the moment;
- in such situations, you can increase blood pressure using simple table salt, which is in every kitchen - put a little salt under the tongue and not drink it with water;
- you can increase blood pressure with strong sweet tea or coffee;
- It is necessary to drink herbal infusions on ginseng, lemongrass, eleutherococcus.
You can also resort to some tricks that will help lower slightly elevated blood pressure. For example, a contrast shower helps a lot. It must be taken daily, preferably in the morning and evening. This procedure not only stabilizes the normal value of blood pressure, but also tempers the body as a whole.
However, it is necessary to take a contrast shower correctly in order not to overcool or overheat. The correct method is as follows: one minute should be kept under moderately hot stream of water and one minute under moderately cold. In this case, the water should not be icy or too hot. Repeat this contrast is necessary several times. The hardening procedure should be stopped under a cold shower, and then rub thoroughly with a towel.
Preventive measures
Treatment and preventive measures to restore pressure include the following procedures:
- Healthy food. The most important condition that helps maintain the body is healthy food. If you include foods rich in vitamins and minerals in your daily diet, then you can not just normalize your blood pressure, but also strengthen your immune system. The following food should be included in a healthy diet: grain bread, white meat, fish, cereals, vegetables and fruits, food, steamed. Avoid salty, greasy, fried and smoked food. You also need to limit the use of those products that contain flavor enhancers, flavors and other harmful components.
- Establish mode. To ensure a healthy and full sleep, you need to sleep at least 8 hours a day. Such mode will relieve from overwork and will provide high labor activity.
- After labor, there should be a discharge. As you know, every activity must alternate with rest or relaxation. Such a rule will help prevent emotional stress, which may raise the lower pressure.
- Healthy lifestyle. You should also take care of your health and protect yourself from the use of harmful substances. Alcohol should not be abused, and smoking should be abandoned altogether.
- Sports. It is known that regular physical activity helps to restore blood pressure. This may be jogging in the morning or fitness.
The above activities not only prevent an increase in lower pressure, but also help strengthen the body and the immune system as a whole.
Well, diastolic hypertension is a serious illness that needs to be diagnosed in a timely manner. In no event should this pathology be left unattended, since increased lower pressure may indicate serious health problems.
