High blood pressure is often brushed off as a routine health issue. Many people assume it only becomes a problem when the numbers go very high or when clear symptoms appear. Doctors say this way of thinking
can be risky.
What many people do not realise is that high BP usually shows no warning signs. You can feel perfectly fine and still have rising blood pressure. Inside the body, however, it can slowly strain the heart, affect the brain and damage the kidneys.
According to Dr A.K. Singh, Senior Cardiologist at Pinnacle Hospitals, Visakhapatnam, high blood pressure should not be seen as just a number on a machine. It is an early warning sign of internal damage to vital organs, including the heart, brain and kidneys.
Why Blood Pressure Is Dangerous For Young People?
Doctors say that controlling blood pressure at an early stage can help protect the heart and brain, and especially the kidneys. Healthy kidney function plays a key role in maintaining long-term blood pressure control.
If blood pressure is managed properly before organs are affected, the risk of long-term complications can be reduced. This is why daily habits need to be addressed early, before irreversible damage occurs.
Why Lifestyle Changes Are Key?
Experts stress the importance of changing daily routines to keep blood pressure under control. This includes eating healthy food every day and exercising regularly. Doctors recommend daily physical activity to support heart health and regulate blood pressure.
Regular exercise, along with a diet rich in fresh vegetables, is advised. Coconut water is also suggested as part of a healthy routine to help manage blood pressure levels.
Why Regular Testing Is Essential?
One of the biggest risks with high blood pressure is that it often shows no symptoms. Many people are unaware they have hypertension until it causes serious health problems.
Doctors recommend regular blood pressure testing, especially for young people, as cases of hypertension are increasingly being reported in younger age groups.
Special Care During Pregnancy
Doctors also advise that patients with high blood pressure or diabetes during pregnancy should strictly follow medical guidance. Only medicines prescribed by a doctor should be taken, and self-medication should be avoided.
