The Ministry of Health has warned of high blood pressure in the body, or the so-called “silent disease”, as it causes many long-term health problems, such as heart and kidney failure, and stroke.
The Ministry stated that knowing blood pressure is necessary to know the vital indicators of the body, and gives a clear picture to patients regarding their condition, and detects the disease in its early stages, if any, as well as controlling blood pressure levels and avoiding the causes of elevation.
She pointed out that before measuring blood, he likes to avoid smoking, food and drinks that contain caffeine, and avoid placing one leg on the other leg when sitting, while checking the accuracy of the device when measuring.
Regarding the complications of silent disease, she noted that if blood pressure is too high, it puts additional pressure on blood vessels, the heart and other organs such as the brain, kidneys and eyes. Continuous high blood pressure can also increase the risk of developing a number of serious and life-threatening health conditions.
She added that the list of those serious health conditions includes heart disease, strokes, arterial disease, aortic aneurysm, and kidney disease.
