Basic Facts about Blood Pressure

The heart of an average human being beats about 90,000 times each day. This heart beat actually pumps the blood into main arteries which carry the blood to different parts of human body through smaller veins. The beating of heart creates certain force with which the blood is carried into arteries. This force pushes the walls of arteries and as a reaction the arteries push back which results into propulsion of blood through arteries.

The force with which the arteries are pushed by pumped blood creates a pressure in the arteries which is called blood pressure.

Normally the blood pressure is denoted by two numbers, one is lower and the other is higher.

When the heart contracts (left ventricle), the pressure measured is known as systolic pressure and is denoted by the higher number.

When the heart relaxes, the pressure measured is known as diastolic and is denoted by the smaller number.

Blood pressure is denoted by a slash i.e., systolic / diastolic.

High blood pressure is also known as hypertension.

Hypertension or high blood pressure is associated with medical symptoms of heart attack, stroke and kidney dysfunction.

High blood pressure often has symptoms such as fatigue, headache or dizziness, however often it may not have any symptoms at all.

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Headaches and its Types

Millions of people around the world are affected by headaches everyday. Headaches have been classified under various types and its is important to identify the type to warrant the appropriate treatment. As per modern concepts, headaches have been broadly classified into two categories.

Primary Headaches

This is the type in which the headache is caused by something wrong with the head itself. Following are common types of primary headaches:

Migraine

The best example of this headache is migraine. Although the actual cause of migraine has not been identified precisely, it is believed that it is purely related to nerves inside the head. Migraine is a type of headache which is triggered by something, be it a fragrance, a type of food, or sunlight etc. This can be overcomed by identifying the triggers are avoiding them.

Tension Type Headache

Tension headache is the most common among primary headache. As suggested by name, it is caused by anxiety and stress related to daily routine life. The best way to prevent tension type headache is self-help techniques. If you have tension headaches requently, you need to analyze and completely revamp you life style to reduce stress and tension.

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Cluster headache

Another type of headache is cluster headaches which is the most severe but very rare. The location of pain related to this type of headache is generally near the eye.

Secondary Headaches

Secondary headaches are not based on a condition related to head rather these are caused by any other reason which needs to be taken care of to get rid of headache. Common examples of secondary headaches include a viral infection, sinusitis, digestive system disorder, fever, flu or a direct injury to the head area. 

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