You have Hypertension because you say "God Forbid / Olorun maje" : Hypertension Demystified by our Nurse on Duty

Hypertension Demystified

Our Nurse On duty Kikelomo Sowore has demystified the context 'Hypertension' in her usual humorous way. Enjoy below:

I asked her , ''Are you Hypertensive ma?''

She replied ,''Olorunmaje, olorun Babalola ko!

Kini mo n ro? I no think o,life no get duplicate o,make I use thinking kill myself? Rara o ,I no they think,I no fit get Hypertension,emi o kin ro nu ori , ma wa je Ki okunrin kan wa pa mi’’.

I believed her claim of being emotionally stable. But then,if she doesn't think,she is definitely 'Aláìnìrònú'. Besides,emotional stress is not a cause of Hypertension,it could only be a predisposing or sometimes a precipitating factor.

I know there are people who still think that emotional stress is the major cause of hypertension. It is not by thoughts and thinking says the Lawd! This is why I'm taking my time to reach people here till the gospel is spread to the onírònú and the alainironu. This is not to dispute the fact that emotional stress can play a role in raising a blood pressure.When there is an emotional stress,the force at which the blood pushes against the arteries is increased,thereby causing an elevated blood pressure.

Although the precise cause for most cases of Hypertension cannot be identified,it is understood that Hypertension is a sign ,it is mostly likely to have many causes just as fever has many causes.

Hypertension is a medical condition characterized by a systolic blood pressure greater than 140mmHg and a diastolic pressure greater than 90mmHg over a sustained period. This is based on the average of two or more pressure measurements taken in two or more contacts with the health care provider after an initial screening. 

It doesn’t mean that when they check your BP today and it is 160/100 means you have hypertension. No. There are factors that could contribute to a high Blood pressure. A stressful event can increase your BP,if you don’t sleep well,it can. Even Arsenal match can raise your Blood Pressure if you are an Arsenal fan.

So , your blood pressure must have been measured two or more different times to say you are hypertensive. Meanwhile,Hypertension no dey look face o,it doesn’t care about your social economic status.

Hypertension could be primary or secondary. When it's primary,no cause is identified,but when it's secondary Hypertension,causes such as the problem with the heart and blood vessels. 

Smoking,obesity,excess sodium,age and lifestyles are risk factors that could lead to Hypertension.

When hypertension is not treated,it could lead to complications such as stroke - paralysis of the limbsand face, it could lead to eye problem or even blindness if the

blood vessels in the eyes is being ruptured.

Apart from medications,lifestyle modification is also used in the prevention and management of Hypertension.

Hereditary: There are people who have tendency to have hypertension due to their family history.

You can only change such history with lifestyle modifications.

• Lose weight if overweight. 

This is not a time for the patient dog eats the fattest bone or a time for flesh fall on you. It’s not about body shaming, you really need to break it down.Obesity is a risk factor to many heart diseases.

•Limit Alchol intake.

• Reduce Sodium intake (E.g Salt and '’Maggi'’) .

•Stop smoking and reduce fat and cholesterol.

• increase Aerobic physical activities. 

Exercise can help you achieve losing of weight,breaking down excess fats and cholesterol.

Do some exercises. Do some exercises ,you won't die! 

• Visit the hospital for regular check ups. 

Apart from those wearing Black, people who wear white are also your friends😀

Ema ro nu sha, e sin ma da alainironu!

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