High blood pressure, a.k.a HBP to me, or hypertension is very common in our community. The truth is, HBP sneaks up on you. For years it stays silent in your body and causes no symptoms, even when the pressure is quite high. Then at the wrong moment it bursts out, leaving you with strokes, heart attacks and heart failure. Silent killer sial !
Why is HBP important? HBP causes the heart muscle to enlarge and the heart to weaken. It also damages your blood vessels, especially if you have raised blood cholesterol or diabetis or smoke cigarettes (Wow, I might have hit 2/3 here). When your blood vessels become narrowed or blocked, a heart attack or stroke may occur. Tadaaa.... that's HBP. Now that you guys know about HBP, here's some facts about it.
- H.B.P is one of the most common complex genetic disorders, with generic heritability averaging 30%.
- Factors such as being overweight, smoking, not enough physical activity, high alchohol intake, and a diet high in salt contributes to H.B.P.
- Women of menopausal age are susceptible to developing high blood pressure, which can lead to stroke and heart attack if left untreated.
- If you feel fatigued all the time, confusion, vision changes, chest pain, and more, it is most likely you have chronic hypertension.
- Doctors and scientists don’t know exactly what causes it, but many believe that it can be influenced by genetics, diet and stress.
Okay.. So where does this post goes then? Well, my dad has high blood pressure. I'm sure it's pretty normal for men his age. However, it's not a pleasent sight watching your dad suffer when hypertension strikes. In case you don't know, when tension arises, you get a stiff feeling at the back of your neck. It tightens the muscles behind your neck giving you an unpleasant feeling. Imagine being squeeze hard at the back of your head. Besides that, you have super duper headaches which only goes off with medication. In short, it sucks. What's worse is there's nothing you can do to help. Even suckier! Thankfully, my dad is a strong guy. And when I said he's strong, I do mean it. Afterall, he's my hero ! I love you dad !!
P.S : I suspect that I might have H.B.P too. Will get my medical checkup soon :)
4 comments:
Of course u have HBP la. when ur heroes are running away in red life, when playing with teammates such as Maiden Ai and also Feeder of the year WS. Hahaha.
and see that smoking part? and not enough physical exercise? u're at risk, exercising specifically ur fingers only.
for ur health sake, slow down on gaming la. i know i'm jealous but still.. haha.. ur dad is da man la. TEH PENG ROXXOR!! Teh peng got u as a son, another risk of HBP. pity him. wahahaha. Peace out!
Damn u momo! HBP anot I still dunno lar.. but the symptoms are there.. LOL
Haha.. everyday exercise fingers only nowadays.. wat to do, heng tai mar.. 1 for all and all for 1..
Btw, dun be jealous.. U get to face the computer everyday also wut.. even longer than me sammoe.. haha. Screw u Gee Seng RoXXoR !
Omg, is your dad okay? I hope nothing has happened that triggered of the topic of this entry!
Anyway, you HAVE TO quit smoking if you havent!! Not that I am entitled to any rights of asking you to do so, but you do really have to set a better example to fellow pigs out there.. Stop contaminating our Bak Kut Teh!
Dun worry, he's fine :)
Haha, yea yea.. cuttin down alot ady kayz.. But I still do smoke occasionally :P
I'll get you back for the pig thingy! U juz wait. 22yearold auntie.. haha!
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