BP Basics
Hazards Of Hypertension
Controlling and maintaining your blood pressure within
the acceptable limits is extremely important. Remember, uncontrolled
high blood pressure will make you pay from all the corners. Given below
is a list of organs that can be damaged due to uncontrolled hypertension:
Bones:
Calcium is the main mineral needed
for the growth of your bones. But, high blood pressure makes you loose
calcium through urine. And this loss of calcium can lead to a condition
called osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition in which your bones
become so weak that they break easily. Hypertension is very dangerous
for women with menopause. It is during that period when they are at a
greater risk of fractures and other problems.
Kidneys:
Hypertension alone accounts for around one-third of
all cases of kidney failure. This itself shows how harmful hypertension
can be for your kidneys.
Eyes:
Hypertension can damage the blood vessels in your eyes,
thereby causing retina-related diseases.
Sexual drive:
Hypertension can cause sexual dysfunction in
both women and men. According to a study, women with hypertension may
experience vaginal dryness and difficulty in getting sexual
satisfaction. Believe it or not, around 17 % of men afflicted with
hypertension face some sort of sexual dysfunction.
Legs and feet:
Hypertension can also cause a condition called
peripheral vascular disease. Peripheral vascular disease can make you
experience leg pain and numbness.
The brain:
Hypertension may cause a loss of mental function in
older people and contribute to loss of short-term memory and attention.
Don't these factors give you enough reason to make sure that your blood
pressure remains under control?