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Secondary Hypertension In India: High blood pressure has become a common problem in India, but despite this a large number of people are still unaware of it. Serious risks like stroke, heart attack and kidney failure can be avoided by periodic checkups, right lifestyle and awareness. But the concern is not just about normal hypertension, but about its more dangerous form, secondary hypertension, in which the risk of damage to the heart and other organs is much higher. Doctors and cardiologists were sensing this change for a long time and now new research has confirmed it.
What came out in the research?
Study According to , among the Indian youth aged between 18 to 40 years who were found to have high blood pressure, more than 22 percent were suffering from secondary hypertension. This figure is in sharp contrast to global estimates, where hypertension is believed to be primary in about 90 percent of cases. This means that the secondary form of high blood pressure is no longer rare among the youth in India and is increasing rapidly.
Researchers say that the cases of hypertension are continuously increasing among youth in India and the role of secondary causes is becoming important in this age group. This trend gives serious indications for the future.
One of the leading causes of death in the world
Hypertension is one of the biggest causes of heart diseases worldwide. According to WHO, about 1.79 crore deaths occur every year due to diseases related to high blood pressure, which is about 31 percent of global deaths. When blood pressure continuously remains at 140/90 mm Hg or more, it is called hypertension. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart pumps blood, while diastolic pressure is measured when the heart is at rest. Normal blood pressure is considered to be less than 120/80 mm Hg.
Silent killer for people
Recent scientific data shows that the overall rate of hypertension in India ranges between 30 to 35.5 percent, affecting an estimated 314 million people. What makes the situation more serious is the fact that almost half of the men and more than one-third of the women suffering from hypertension are not able to control their blood pressure despite taking medicines, which is why it is often called the silent killer.
What is secondary hypertension?
According to Mayoclinic reportSecondary high blood pressure, called secondary hypertension, is a condition in which the blood pressure increases due to some other disease. This problem can be due to disturbances in kidney, arteries, heart or hormone related systems and is sometimes seen during pregnancy also. This common high blood pressure is different from primary hypertension, in which there is no obvious cause. If secondary hypertension is identified on time, both the original disease and blood pressure can be controlled, thereby reducing the risk of serious risks like heart disease, kidney failure and stroke to a great extent.
What are its symptoms?
Like primary hypertension, secondary hypertension often does not cause any specific symptoms, even when blood pressure has reached dangerous levels. However, if a person shows certain signs along with high blood pressure, it may point towards secondary hypertension. Such as blood pressure not being controlled despite taking medicines, sudden high blood pressure (systolic above 180 mm Hg or diastolic above 120 mm Hg), medicines which earlier controlled blood pressure losing their effect, sudden onset of high blood pressure before 30 years or after 55 years, no history of high blood pressure in the family and the person not suffering from obesity.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
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