It’s not worth joking with blood pressure. Sudden changes in this value can lead to irreversible consequences. Having learned the causes of pressure surges, you can correctly prescribe treatment and prevent the occurrence of complex diseases.
Dangerous or not dangerous
You need to know that a deviation of the tonometer by ten to twenty units is considered the norm. During sleep and at rest, they become lower. Stress, physical activity can trigger their jump up. Before deciding what to do when blood pressure jumps, we’ll talk about the danger this condition carries. If the numbers on the tonometer vary greatly, then this is very dangerous. The vessels feel the load. They may not withstand, and their walls will break.
A sharp transition from hypertension to hypotension is the cause of strokes, heart attacks and other diseases of the cardiovascular system.
In hypertensive patients, arteries condense and decrease in diameter. With a sharp jump in pressure, they do not have time to adapt to the new "situation" and may burst.
With a sharp change in pressure, internal organs experience a lack of oxygen and nutritious acids. Irreversible processes begin to occur in the tissues . Nausea appears, dizzy, heart rate quickens. All of these symptoms are signs of hypotension.
Briefly about the reasons
First, we will talk briefly about the reasons, and then we will talk about some of them in more detail.
- Heredity. If there is hypertension or hypotension among relatives, then there is a possibility that the disease may also go to you.
- The strongest psycho-emotional state - stress is a negative shake-up for the body and contributes to sharp pressure surges.
- Accompanying illnesses. Problems of a neurological nature, deformation of the kidneys, disturbances in the work of the cardiovascular system and others are causes that can cause the tonometer arrows to either go up or down.
- Diseases of the spine, which include osteochondrosis, also provoke the appearance of a problem.
- Hypodynamia and malnutrition contribute to the rapid "wear" of the body and its aging. If add to them bad habits, then all of them together will lead to problems with blood pressure.
Now let's talk about the reasons for the sharp change in the numbers on the tonometer in more detail.
Disease
The causes of pressure surges include the presence of diseases.
- Impaired functioning of the endocrine system. This is the most common cause of changes in blood pressure in women: pregnancy, menopause, premenstrual period. A hormonal malfunction occurs, which leads to a worsening of the condition. The following symptoms appear: upset stomach, trembling in the extremities, cold sweat.
- An ailment associated with the genitourinary system contributes to a sharp change in pressure.
- Sudden pressure surges can occur with any heart disease. The person is shivering, the body temperature rises and falls, dizziness and nausea appear.
- Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Aggravation of any of them leads to a sharp change in the numbers on the tonometer. The patient develops severity and abdominal pain.
- Problems with the musculoskeletal system.
- Vegetovascular dystonia. Disruption of blood circulation and the functioning of the autonomic nervous system can cause pressure surges. During the course of this disease, the numbers on the tonometer change very quickly. The patient develops shortness of breath, migraine, and palpitations.
- Kidney and adrenal gland disease. Liquid accumulates in the body, which leads to a rapid change in pressure.
Weather
As you already understood, the conversation will be about weather and health. Meteorological dependence is one of the causes of jumps in blood pressure. Everyone talks about this problem, but not everyone takes it seriously. Particularly sensitive to oxygen deficiency are the cells of the cerebral cortex. A decrease in the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood leads to hypoxia of organs and tissues. With a change in atmospheric pressure, even a healthy person begins to feel bad.
The following categories of people can be attributed to meteorological:
- Over fifty five years old.
- With disruption of the central nervous system and neurological diseases
- With pathologies of the endocrine system and chronic diseases.
- If the body is not able to quickly adapt to a change in the environment. This condition is called meteoneurosis. It most often develops in people who rarely go out, are physically inactive, and are overweight. Those who have little rest physically or mentally are no exception.
As you can see, weather and health are interconnected. If jumps in blood pressure occur, this is an asthenonerotic type of meteorological dependence. The following symptoms manifest themselves: working capacity decreases, irritability, weakness, fatigue appear.
Bad habits
Often a person, without thinking, can harm his health. What is smoking a couple of cigarettes a day or a glass of wine. Many people think that nothing bad will happen. Only now sometimes even a small amount of nicotine or alcohol can create problems. And one of them is sharp pressure surges. Especially often this situation occurs after a hangover. Alcohol enters the body, blood vessels expand. After a while, they narrow again. Smoking is also a factor causing changes in blood pressure. In addition, nicotine is an impetus for the appearance of diseases such as varicose veins and endarteritis.
For information: one hundred grams of alcohol increases blood pressure by fifteen divisions.
The use of coffee in large quantities should also be attributed to bad habits. If you cannot completely give up your favorite drink, then at least limit its use. One cup a day is quite enough and it is advisable to purchase only natural varieties. Strongly do not get carried away with strong tea. It can also affect the tonometer reading.
Stress and overwork
At present, it is very difficult for a particularly susceptible person to live. Constant stresses are the beginning of many diseases. They are the reason why the pressure jumps, it is sometimes high, then low. During disputes, quarrels, scandals, an adrenaline rush occurs. It helps to increase pressure. In order to avoid health problems, you should learn to ignore small troubles. You just need to step back from them and look for something good in every situation.
The cause of pressure surges is a lack of rest. The body needs to relax. A workaholic does not always pay attention to the first negative “bells” - headache, dizziness, insomnia. He continues to work hard.
Fatigue has a bad effect on the cardiovascular system. The heart starts to malfunction, which causes an increase, then a decrease in pressure.
Work breaks should be taken. Active rest is what you need.
Excess weight
Obesity is the enemy of blood vessels. People begin to eat improperly, while every day their weight becomes more and more. They do not want or cannot change something in their life. Everything, in the end, ends with the disease. Being overweight is one of the causes of pressure surges. Animal fats are deposited on the walls of blood vessels. Cholesterol plaques appear that cover their inner space. Free blood flow is not possible. For this reason, the pressure rises above, then falls.
A heavy dinner always has a negative effect on blood pressure. An unbalanced diet, a large amount of carbohydrates in the diet - everything leads to jumps in the numbers on the tonometer. We can say that uncontrolled eating is another bad habit that you should get rid of.
It should be added that improper nutrition contributes to the accumulation of salt in the human body, which attracts liquid. Weight is added, and the value increases on the tonometer.
Menopause pressure
Often jumps pressure and during menopause. During this period, the female body changes, and tonometer indicators also change.
- Low blood pressure is observed before the onset of menopause. It is lower than that of men of the same age.
- After menopause, the numbers begin to increase from two millimeters of mercury and higher. What figure the indicator will stop at depends on individual characteristics and lifestyle.
The reasons for the change in pressure during this period include:
- Sensitivity to salt increases, it is more difficult to remove from the body.
- Metabolism slows down, leading to weight gain.
- The use of hormone replacement drugs.
Why does the pressure jump: high or low? What to do in this case? It is necessary to consult with specialists: gynecologist, endocrinologist, cardiologist and others. Only they can determine the cause of the pathology and prescribe treatment.
Traditional medicine helps
If the pressure is high, then low, what should I do? Refer to traditional medicine. Thanks to some tips, you can independently normalize the indicators on the tonometer. A good remedy is bee products. Here are some recipes.
- To strengthen the vessels, you can use this mixture: nettle and honey are mixed in equal proportions. Every morning before breakfast, you should use this remedy. Fifteen grams of the mixture is washed down with plenty of water.
- Recipe for cleansing blood vessels. 180 milliliters of honey are mixed with three minced cloves of garlic. 45 milliliters of fresh aloe juice and one peeled lemon are added to the mixture. It should be finely chopped. The medicine is stored in the refrigerator. It is taken in the morning for five grams of the mixture on an empty stomach.
- If the cause of the disease is menopause, the pressure jumps - the dog rose will help the body cope with the problem. It is brewed and drunk instead of tea. It is prepared as follows: for 70 berries one liter of boiling water is taken.
Of course, these are not all recipes that will help normalize blood pressure. There are a large number of them, they are passed on from generation to generation. But before using them, consult your doctor.
Pressure has risen, how to help yourself?
When the pressure jumps, what to accept and how to help yourself, you will not immediately realize. The first step to salvation is to call an ambulance. She does not always come quickly, which is why she should act on her own.
Pressure jumped:
- Lie down on the bed and relax.
- Put a warm heating pad on your feet.
- Breathing out, hold your breath for ten seconds. Repeat this manipulation for three minutes. Such an exercise will help reduce the number of heart contractions and lower the tonometer reading by thirty millimeters of mercury.
- Mix tincture of valerian, motherwort, hawthorn and valokordina. Drink one teaspoon. One valocordin will also help. It will take fifty drops of the drug, diluted in half a glass of water.
- You can take one tablet: "Kapoten", "Corinfar" or "Nifedipine", if any, at home. Pressure will drop in twenty minutes.
Low pressure what to do?
If the tonometer numbers are below normal, then the following steps should be taken:
- Be sure to call an ambulance. Before her arrival, you should not sit idle. Start helping yourself. If you have no strength, ask your relatives for help.
- Have a cup of sweet black tea or strong coffee. Caffeine helps to cheer up. In addition, it dilates blood vessels.
- Put half a teaspoon of salt on the tongue and hold until it dissolves.
- Brew half a teaspoon of cinnamon in a glass of boiling water. Wait for the mixture to cool slightly. After that, add one tablespoon of honey there and drink.
- A few tablets of glucose or a small amount of regular sugar will help.
- You can resort to alcohol. Help increase the pressure: fifty grams of cognac or Cahors.
If we talk about medicines, then in this situation, you can take one of the following drugs: "Noradrenaline", "Niketamide", "Heptamyl". Dose is one tablet.
How to avoid a problem
In order for the ailment to visit you as rarely as possible, you should adhere to some rules:
- Follow all specialist instructions. Take medications prescribed by your doctor. It is impossible to do without medical treatment. Some diseases of the cardiovascular system can return to normal only after the use of special drugs.
Change your lifestyle:
- lose weight;
- eat right - less fatty foods;
- give up bad habits;
- avoid stress whenever possible;
- rest more, sleep should last at least seven hours;
- a small cardio load also does not hurt.
Often people complain of changes in blood pressure in people aged. Why does an elderly person jump in pressure? Over the years, changes occur in the body, many diseases appear. Deviations of pressure from the norm indicate that pathologies require urgent treatment.
Conclusion
Take care of yourself. Sometimes even a small deviation from the norm of the numbers on the tonometer can be a huge problem. Pay more time to yourself, give up bad habits. Do not forget to visit a doctor every year. Do not wait when it will be difficult for you to walk. At the first symptoms of the disease, immediately seek help. Only in this way will you help yourself.