More than half of all hypertension patients have no idea of their problems because it is reveals few symptoms. According to a survey conducted by the Health Protection Centre, 27.2 percent of people aged 15 or above suffer from hypertension.
The situation is even more serious among people aged 65 or older, 65 percent of whom are likely to suffer from hypertension.
Hypertension can lead to problems with the heart, aorta, brain, kidney and other organs. it is often relatedto excessive salt, fat, alcohol, and caffeine intake. Lack of exercise, smoking, insufficient sleep and prolonged emotional stress are also causes of hypertension.
In addition, secondary hypertension may be a result of abnormalities in the kidney, vascular system, and endocrine system.
Peoples suffering from hypertension should monitor their blood pressure level by themselves every two to threedays. Such a detailed measurement record can assist doctors in their diagnosis and treatment of a patient.
In order to contain hypertension, patients have to take hypotensive drugs as prescribed by their doctorson a regular basis.
There is a wide range of hypotensive drugs available. It is extremely undesirable for hypertension patients prescribe their own hypotensive drugs from drug stores without advise from a doctor, as different hypotensive drugsshould be used in different situation. also some of these drugs have side effects, and cannot be used together with other medications.
Extract from the health feature by University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Medical and Health News
Thursday, May 25, 2006
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