World Hypertension Day 2020: All you need to know
4 years, 10 months ago

World Hypertension Day 2020: All you need to know

India Today  

World Hypertension day is celebrated on May 17 every year. The expanded theme for World Hypertension Day is Measure Your Blood Pressure, Control It, Live Longer, with a goal of increasing high blood pressure awareness in all populations around the world. Uncommon reasons for high blood pressure by Dr Udgeath Dhir, Director, Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram Analgesics - Non-steroidal analgesics like ibuprofen and disprin can also raise blood pressure and cause swelling in the body. Other medication - Simple decongestant medicines like pseudoephedrine and nasal decongestants can cause vast spam, causing high blood pressure. Using anti-depressants like monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and venlafaxine & duloxetine can also cause lead to high blood pressure Sugar - A high sugar diet leads to increase in the body metabolism, causing increase in blood pressure.

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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