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Hypertension is mainly determined by the resistance the blood flow faces in one\u2019s arteries and the total amount of blood pumped by the body. It increases as the blood pumped by the heart and the narrowness of the arteries increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of Hg and has a total of two numbers. These two numbers combined constitute one reading and they are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Systolic Pressure (top number)<\/li>
- Diastolic Pressure (bottom number)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Under normal circumstances, this value is 120\/80 mmHg. However, a value of 140\/90 mmHg or above indicates high blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nSymptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As every other medical condition, high blood pressure also has certain symptoms. However, most patients show absolutely no signs or symptoms. Even when the readings show dangerously high levels of hypertension, these patients have no symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Patients who do have symptoms are also vast in quantity. According to physicians, these symptoms generally include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Shortness of breath<\/li>
- Headaches<\/li>
- Nosebleeds<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The above-mentioned symptoms are not very specific. They usually occur only when the high blood pressure gets severe and reaches a life-threatening stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nSymptoms in Women<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
High blood pressure is one of those medical conditions which differs in men and women<\/a> in some ways. These differences are generally seen in the signs and symptoms of the condition. Many online doctors and healthcare providers have illustrated these differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAccording to studies, women usually have a higher risk of developing hypertension<\/a>. This is due to the biology of female bodies and internal systems. They develop a higher risk due to the onset of menopause. That\u2019s why women in their later ages are more at risk of developing high blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nChildbearing Years<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Blood pressure is elevated in women who consume birth control pills. Although, this phenomenon depends upon certain factors and usually occurs in the following women:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Women who have experienced high blood pressure before<\/li>
- Overweight women<\/li>
- Family history of high blood pressure<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Blood pressure might rise during pregnancy so regular checkups are recommended during this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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