Almost all know that pressure surges are dangerous and need to be controlled.
Many homes have a tonometer - a device for changing pressure. But at the same time, most pay attention only to the first figure, which he shows, without even finishing the measurement procedure. But the state when the
lower pressure is increased is no less dangerous for the body than an increase in the upper indicator.
Pressure indicators
The principle of measuring pressure is as follows: the upper indicator is fixed when the first pulse of the pulse is heard in the stethoscope, the lower - at the last beat.
Upper pressure is the pressure at the maximum contraction of the heart muscle. It speaks directly about the work of the heart. It is called systolic. Lower pressure - pressure with maximum relaxation of the heart muscle, indicates the elasticity and tone of large vessels. It is called diastolic.
What does increased lower pressure mean? A change in the vascular system that worsens the general condition. With an increase in diastolic pressure, the same unpleasant sensations are felt as with an increase in systolic: dizziness, nausea, weakness.
Reasons for reducing the gap between pressure readings
The most common cause of increased pressure is stressful situations. If after the solution is found, the pressure has returned to its previous borders, you should not worry.
If, regardless of situations, the tonometer shows a stably small gap - by 20-30 mm RT. Art. - it’s worth considering the state of your health.
If the lower pressure is increased, the reasons for this may be as follows:
- violation of the thyroid gland;
- spinal diseases;
- chronic kidney disease;
- pathology of metabolic processes in the body.
To determine the cause and its elimination, you must consult a doctor, even if the concomitant symptoms have not yet manifested. The sooner a disease is detected, the easier it will be to get rid of it.
The danger of lower pressure
Whatever the change in the indicator of lower pressure is associated with in the body, it will ultimately affect the work of the kidneys. It is the kidneys that are responsible for stable lower pressure, producing a special substance - renin. If the blood flow in them decreases, they increase the production of this component by throwing it into the blood. In the blood, it interacts with a neutral blood angiotensinogen, which increases the pressure in general.
You can not ignore the state when you begin to notice that the lower pressure is constantly increased. If there is a malfunction of large blood vessels, atherosclerosis begins to develop - a disease in which memory worsens and heart function is impaired.
Lowering lower blood pressure is dangerous for impaired brain activity and the development of Alzheimer's disease.
How to stabilize lower pressure
If the lower pressure is increased, then after contacting a specialist, an examination will be scheduled, during which you will have to:
- take blood and urine tests;
- make an ultrasound of the heart, urinary system and thyroid gland;
- undergo an examination that will show the state of the vessels of the brain;
- during the day every hour to measure pressure indicators.
After determining the cause of the change in the lower pressure indicator, drug therapy is prescribed.
But you do not need to rely entirely on medical supplies. You can try to stabilize the condition yourself.
This is not so difficult. If the lower pressure is increased, you should reconsider your own diet, switch to food for some time, which is prepared completely without salt. It is worth adding to the daily diet foods rich in magnesium and potassium - bananas, baked potatoes, walnuts, oatmeal, buckwheat. It is necessary to give up smoking, since nicotine has a detrimental effect on blood vessels, and walk more. Try also to avoid stressful situations.