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Hypertension or high blood pressure is common in pregnant women, even in those who have no previous history of high blood pressure. This leads to complications in about 6% to 10% of all pregnancies around the world. High blood pressure may develop before or after conception and as such needs special medical attention.
Hypertension prevents sufficient flow of blood to the placenta and this inhibits the normal growth of the fetus. This could result in low birth weight of the child. However, if...more
Hypertension prevents sufficient flow of blood to the placenta and this inhibits the normal growth of the fetus. This could result in low birth weight of the child. However, if...more
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Diabetes causes vascular damage throughout the body. Because the blood vessels within the eye are so tiny, any damage at all can have a tremendous impact on eye health.
One of the most prevalent of the diabetes-related eye diseases is glaucoma. In fact, people with diabetes are between 40% and 50% more likely to develop glaucoma than non-diabetics.
Glaucoma causes the pressure within the eye to increase gradually, damaging the optic nerve and leading to partial or complete visi...more
One of the most prevalent of the diabetes-related eye diseases is glaucoma. In fact, people with diabetes are between 40% and 50% more likely to develop glaucoma than non-diabetics.
Glaucoma causes the pressure within the eye to increase gradually, damaging the optic nerve and leading to partial or complete visi...more
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Hypertension or high blood is often referred to as a silent killer. This is because you can have this condition without realizing it high blood pressure often shows no symptoms. IF you don t attend to high blood pressure at its onset then over time it can cause cardiovascular problems.
Causes of hypertension
Hypertension occurs due to
A poor diet
Too much stress
Alcohol consumption
Taking certain medications
Not exercising regularly
Genes
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Causes of hypertension
Hypertension occurs due to
A poor diet
Too much stress
Alcohol consumption
Taking certain medications
Not exercising regularly
Genes
Ag...more
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High blood pressure can lead to hypertension, which is known to cause a variety of debilitating side effects or symptoms in the life of the patient. It can also lead to a number of related ailments which can affect the various organs of the body. The eyes are one of the organs that are most susceptible to this kind of spike in the body s blood pressure. Let us learn more about the connection between the two.
Retina: When high blood pressure goes untreated for a prolonged period, it can ...more
Retina: When high blood pressure goes untreated for a prolonged period, it can ...more
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We spend the majority of our time in office. Naturally, the atmosphere of the office affects the way we perceive things around us - our moods, passions and personality. How do you like your office atmosphere? Do you enjoy working with your colleagues? Do you feel respected? It is essential for you to have an affirmative answer to each of these questions, for your own good. But if it is not so, what can you do?
Shift: Staying in a negative space will pull you down and harm you. If possib...more
Shift: Staying in a negative space will pull you down and harm you. If possib...more
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The pressure of blood vessels in the body is referred to as blood pressure. It is essentially the measure of the force of the blood while it travels through the vessels. Doctors measure it with a blood pressure device and a stethoscope. A reading higher than the normal reading is termed as which blood pressure.
Blood pressure during pregnancy is of 3 types:
Chronic hypertension: This is the kind of hypertension that could be pre-existent before the pregnancy or has developed af...more
Blood pressure during pregnancy is of 3 types:
Chronic hypertension: This is the kind of hypertension that could be pre-existent before the pregnancy or has developed af...more
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