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Blood pressure abnormality is quite common but not an
easy to control malady. And, if not controlled well, it paves the way
for a number of diseases. Comparatively, it's high blood pressure that
plays the monster by giving way to dangerous diseases.
High blood pressure, if not noticed for a long time results in
thickening of heart muscles and also tends to damage the brain. It may
even lead to heart failure in certain severe cases. Asthma and Arthritis
can either cause high BP or may in turn get affected by it. Changes in
blood vessels of retina may also be an outcome of high blood pressure.
But,
the damage caused to kidney vessels by high blood pressure has more
dreadful consequences. As it often leads to kidney failure. Kidney's
capacity to extract extra fluid from blood gets reduced due to high
blood pressure.
Presence of extra fluid in blood in turn increases blood
pressure.
Risk of cardiovascular diseases and stroke is manifold
with constant high blood pressure.
Atherosclerosis gravitates
it's origin from high BP. It is the increased deposition of fat on
artery walls. It narrows down arteries thus disrupting smooth flow of
blood to the brain, kidney and other parts of the body. Although high
blood pressure is an outcome of diabetes, if not taken care of it may
worsen a diabetic's condition.
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