Hypertension is a clinical disease that many consumers may suffer from, and the incidence of hypertension in China is very high. At this stage, the number of people with hypertension in China has reached about 350 million, accounting for nearly one-sixth of the total population, and the trend of younger patients is becoming more and more obvious.

Hypertension is the most common cardiovascular disease and a major public health problem worldwide. China has a huge population base. With the accelerated aging of the population, the number of patients with hypertension in China continues to increase.

According to the World Health Organization WHO standard, the normal blood pressure of the human body is systolic blood pressure ≥ 140mmHg and (or) diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90mmHg, which can be diagnosed as hypertension.

Mild hypertension is defined as systolic blood pressure of 140--159mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure of 90--99mmHg. The systolic blood pressure of normal people increases with age, so the incidence of hypertension also increases with age.

The early symptoms of high blood pressure are not obvious, which leads many people to ignore the disease. In fact, if people with high blood pressure are treated as soon as possible, they can effectively control the disease, which is more beneficial for future treatment.

staging of hypertension

Clinically, hypertension is divided into three stages, which are divided into stages 1-3 according to the blood pressure level. As the stage increases, the severity of hypertension also increases. The categories are as follows:

1. Stage 1 hypertension: refers to systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 140mmHg and less than 159mmhg, and diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 90mmHg and less than 99mmhg.

2. Stage 2 hypertension: refers to systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 160mmhg and less than 179mmhg, and diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 100mmhg and less than 109mmhg.

3. Hypertension stage 3: high level of hypertension, refers to systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 180mmhg, diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 110mmhg. As blood pressure levels increase, blood pressure levels also increase gradually, so the degree of risk also increases.

6 common symptoms of high blood pressure, it is recommended to observe carefully

1. Headache

This is the most common symptom of high blood pressure. Generally speaking, people with high blood pressure have headaches on both sides of the temples and the back of the head. Sometimes they may be intermittent headaches;

2. Dizziness

Vertigo is also a common symptom of hypertension, especially in middle-aged and elderly female patients, which often occurs when suddenly squatting or standing up. In addition, brief, mild dizziness that occurs at noon or in the evening may also be a sign of high blood pressure.

3. Insomnia

Hypertension can lead to cerebral cortical dysfunction, autonomic dysfunction, which affects sleep. Therefore, if you frequently experience insomnia symptoms such as difficulty falling asleep, nightmares, and waking up easily, you need to be vigilant and check blood pressure in time.

4. Tinnitus

The continuous rise of blood pressure will bring great stimulation to the nervous system, and over time will cause damage to the capillaries in the ear, resulting in tinnitus. This tinnitus manifests as binaural tinnitus and lasts for a long time.

5. Limb numbness

Numbness or paresthesia may occur in joints in the body. It is common to experience numbness in the fingers and toes, or the skin feels like an ant, and the fingers are inflexible, just like an electric shock.

6. Nose Bleeding

Among people with frequent nose bleeding, about 80% have high blood pressure at the same time.

2022 "New blood pressure standard" announced, no longer 120/80, see if you are within the normal range?

With the gradual improvement of people's living standards, the acceleration of the pace of life, the transition from manual work to mental work, sedentary and insufficient exercise every day, coupled with the lack of control of diet, every day, overeating and overeating, resulting in The number of people suffering from chronic diseases in China is increasing, including high blood pressure in the third high school.

The previous standard for blood pressure was 120/80. Now people's physical conditions have changed from the past, and relevant structures have also adjusted the standard value of blood pressure. To stay away from high blood pressure, it is necessary to have regular physical examinations and measure blood pressure. , stifling high blood pressure in its cradle.

According to the 2022 "China Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension", the new blood pressure standard has been changed to 130/85. You may wish to check whether your blood pressure level is within the standard range, maybe your blood pressure is not high.

How can I measure the most standard blood pressure at home?

1. Early morning blood pressure, within 1 hour after getting up, after urination, and before breakfast (if taking antihypertensive drugs, then before taking the medicine), you can also measure twice in the morning and in the evening, with an interval of 1 minute, and take the average value.

Because blood pressure is high in the morning and low in the evening, it is possible to have a comprehensive understanding of individual blood pressure.

2. When measuring blood pressure, try to take off the upper arm clothes or ensure that the thickness of the clothes is less than 0.5 cm. The lower edge of the cuff should be tied two centimeters above the elbow socket, so that it can fit two fingers. If the cuff is tied tightly, the measured blood pressure value is low; if the cuff is loosely tied, the measured blood pressure value is high.

3. When measuring blood pressure, use a cuff that matches the user, and the upper arm that binds the cuff is at the same level as the heart. Rest in a chair with a backrest for at least 5 minutes before being tested.