Hypertension, the hidden health killer in modern society, is increasingly rampant, making people’s daily lives like walking on thin ice, a slight mistake could lead them into a dangerous abyss.
Although the medical community has not yet found a cure, through detailed observation of patients’ blood pressure fluctuations, they have been able to skillfully administer medication to stabilize the turbulent condition. It is important to note that once the unbridled wild horse of hypertension gets out of control, it may trigger numerous complications in a chain reaction, even threatening the tranquility of life.
Therefore, we must not take warnings about blood pressure lightly and should treat it as an important topic in life, handle it with caution, and ensure that the ship of health sails steadily through the storms.
Types of Hypertension:
Hypertension, a seemingly ordinary medical term, actually encompasses various types and manifestations. Each type of hypertension has its unique pathogenesis and treatment methods, making the classification of hypertension significant.
First and foremost, it should be clear that hypertension can be classified into various types based on its pathogenesis and causes.
Among them, the most common type is primary hypertension, also known as essential hypertension. This type of hypertension is usually related to genetics, lifestyle, environmental factors, and accounts for the vast majority of hypertensive patients.
However, in addition to primary hypertension, there is another type of hypertension known as secondary hypertension.
This type of hypertension is usually caused by other diseases or factors, such as kidney diseases, endocrine disorders, vascular diseases, etc. Although the incidence of secondary hypertension is relatively low, its treatment difficulty and risks are often high.
Moreover, hypertension can also be classified based on the degree and speed of blood pressure elevation.
For example, malignant hypertension is an emergency condition characterized by a rapid rise in blood pressure, which usually requires immediate measures for treatment to prevent severe complications.
Why is hypertension becoming younger now? Avoid these 7 major inducements on time
1. High work pressure
With the rapid pace of modern life, many young people are in a state of high-pressure work for extended periods, facing enormous mental stress. This continuous state of mental tension can lead to increased blood pressure, thereby triggering hypertension.
2. Unreasonable diet
Changes in dietary structure are also an important factor contributing to the younger age of developing hypertension. The prevalent culture of high-sugar, high-fat, high-salt fast food, coupled with the lack of exercise among young people, can lead to obesity, thereby increasing the risk of developing hypertension.
3. Prolonged sitting
With the advancement of technology and the popularity of electronic products, outdoor activities are generally lacking among young people, leading to prolonged sedentary lifestyles and lack of physical exercise, which can trigger various health problems, including hypertension.
Hypertension, once synonymous with “old-age disease,” has quietly entered the lives of young people. Who is the driving force behind this trend? The three major inducements are perhaps the health alarm we urgently need to pay attention to.
4. Chronic staying up late
In the stillness of the night, city lights remain bright. Many young people are immersed in work and entertainment, distancing themselves from sleep. However, chronic staying up late is like an invisible killer silently eroding our health. Disruption of the circadian rhythm, hormonal imbalance, increases the risk of hypertension unknowingly.
5. Smoking and drinking
Tobacco and alcohol seem like “trusted assistants” in social gatherings of young people, but they are invisible enemies of health. Nicotine in tobacco and alcohol can stimulate vasoconstriction, putting more pressure on the heart, thereby increasing the risk of hypertension.
6. Genetic factors
Genetic factors are also an important factor in the younger age of developing hypertension. Research has shown that hypertension has a clear familial aggregation; if there is a history of hypertension in the family, the risk of young people developing hypertension also increases accordingly.
7. Irritability
Young people often lose control of their emotions when facing the pressures of life and work, becoming irritable. This emotional fluctuation not only affects mental health but also triggers a series of physiological reactions, including an increase in blood pressure.
2024 “New Blood Pressure Standards” Announced, No Longer 120-80mmHg!
In 2024, a revolution about health quietly approaches. The once deep-rooted blood pressure standard—120/80mmHg—is replaced by new values. This marks an era of change and a milestone in health. The new blood pressure standard, like a glimmer in the dawn light, gradually illuminates our understanding of health.
Today, normal blood pressure is defined as below 130/80mmHg, while the threshold for hypertension is elevated to 140/90mmHg like a towering mountain. This change is not groundless but based on numerous clinical studies and data analysis. It is more in line with the physiological characteristics of modern humans, meeting our growing health needs.
This means that those who were once on the edge of high pressure may now feel relieved, rejoining the ranks of the healthy. Each one of us should keep pace, understand, and adapt to this new blood pressure standard. Because, the ocean of health requires every one of us to uphold and advance together.
High blood pressure warning signs? After 50, these 4 symptoms at night may indicate hypertension
1. Headaches
This occurs because hypertension leads to vasodilation, increasing intracranial pressure as if a storm is raging inside the brain. With the rise in blood pressure, headache symptoms intensify, rushing in like a tide. If you have been experiencing frequent headaches recently, and the pain is escalating, be sure to seek medical attention promptly to avoid missing the optimal treatment window.
2. Intermittent dizziness
Due to persistently high blood pressure causing vasospasm, inadequate cerebral blood supply occurs, like a parched land longing for the nourishment of rain. Especially when getting up at night, sudden dizziness due to the change in position may catch you off guard, potentially leading to fainting. Therefore, this symptom should not be overlooked.
3. Chest tightness and palpitations
As blood pressure continues to rise, the heart’s burden increases. It has to work overtime to maintain the body’s normal functions. Over time, the left ventricle may thicken due to excessive strain, causing symptoms like chest tightness and palpitations. In severe cases, you may feel shortness of breath, as if an invisible weight is pressing on your chest, making it difficult to breathe.
4. Insomnia
In addition, hypertension may also have adverse effects on emotions. Patients often become irritable and easily angered, with difficult-to-control emotions. In the night hours, the brain’s dysfunction and neural imbalance make them toss and turn, finding it hard to fall asleep. The agony of insomnia is like an endless cycle, guiding them through long nights of weariness and anxiety.
