Many people experience a brief wave of dizziness or dimmed vision when they stand up, and you may have felt it yourself after getting out of bed too quickly or rising suddenly after sitting for a long time. This momentary drop in blood pressure is called orthostatic hypotension. It happens when the body struggles to…
A lot of us with Blood Pressure issues (or even otherwise) need to keep track of our Blood Pressure to notice any variation, and consult a doctor when necessary. Hence, home Blood Pressure monitors come in extremely handy when it comes to keeping track of our Blood Pressure. However, even though these digital Blood Pressure…
Skipping pills, taking them at different times each day, or stopping when you “feel fine” are common pitfalls. Research suggests non-adherence in hypertension is very common, figures range from 43% to 65% of patients not following prescriptions as directed. Problems include forgetting, cost, side effects, or under-estimating the seriousness of high blood pressure. Why it…
Sodium is a culprit that can push blood pressure upward. The American Heart Association advises keeping sodium intake under 1,500 mg for optimal pressure control. In reality, most people consume more because of processed and packaged fare – think chips, canned soups and fast‑food meals. To start off, start reducing salt in your main meals,…
Financial stress, multiple jobs, and unhealthy diets are pushing people as young as 20 to 30 into undiagnosed diabetes, with many discovering their condition only after being hospitalized with severely blocked heart arteries and uncontrolled blood pressure. Speaking at a news briefing during the annual conference of the Pakistan Endocrine Society, senior diabetologists and internal…
