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This is the force developed by the blood against any unit
area of the vessel wall. It is difficult to say exactly what is high blood
pressure but an attempt has been made taking into account various facts
such as age and sex of the patient
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Age |
Blood Pressure |
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20 years |
140/90 mm of Hg |
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40 years |
160/95 mm of Hg |
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75 years |
170/105 mm of Hg |
Having BP of the above levels as age increases is
indicative that the patient suffers from Blood Pressure. Out of 75 per
cent of the population 15 per cent suffers from high blood pressure
problems. It has been noticed that the incidence of high blood pressure is
higher among Blacks, the Japanese and those groups who consume larger
amounts of salt.
In ayurveda blood pressure is not considered a problem of the blood alone
but is considered in conjunction with the rasas.
There is no factor responsible for high blood pressure. As is basic in
ayurveda all factors within the 13 parameters -- the three doshas, the
seven tissues and the three waste products are taken into consideration,
while treating the disease.
The various factors are diet and character of the patient which are likely
to affect those with high blood pressure complaints.
Aahar (Diet): - Excess consumption of alcohol, salt, bitter, sour, root
vegetables, greens, fish.
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