BP Basics

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?