Hypertension, known as High Blood Pressure in layman language, occurs when the force of blood against the artery walls is consistently too high. On a global level, this has been set to any reading beyond 120/80 (the systolic pressure (top number, when the heart beats) and the diastolic pressure (bottom number, when the heart is at rest), though it can vary greatly due to age, gender, weight etc. Known as the “silent killer”, hypertension is mostly genetic, though it can also occur in individuals with no family history. The condition can lead to heart disease and stroke, and can be fatal if not controlled. It can sometimes have no known symptoms, but here are 7 warning signs that your BP is high, and you need help…
