Ten myths about High
Blood Pressure

• Myth: High blood pressure has obvious symptoms.

Fact: It has no obvious symptoms that you can see and feel. It is often called a silent killer. The damage that high BP can cause will continue silently. Hence a regular check up every few months is highly recommended.

• Myth: If I don’t eat too much salt in my food, then I won’t get it.

 

Fact: Salt is a contributing factor to High BP. But salt that you eat is not only salt added to your regular meals. Salt is present in high quantities in fast foods, snacks and drinks.  To control salt intake you not only have to reduce the salt in your home cooked meals but also reduce the amount of fast food you eat.

• Myth: Drinking Tea & coffee can raise blood pressure.

Fact: Tea and coffee have caffeine and thus many people assume that consuming tea and coffee will lead to a rise in bp. There is no scientific evidence for this theorey.

• Myth: Blood Pressure is an old person’s disease.

Fact: While it is true that older people are more prone to high bp, even newborn children can have high BP.  Hence regular blood check ups , at home or clinic, is highly recommended. It is also a good idea to keep a record of your blood pressure readings.

• Myth: High BP is hereditary in nature. If my parents had it there is nothing much I can do about it.

Fact: While high BP does have a hereditary bias, a healthy lifestyle goes a long way to ensure you can keep high blood pressure away. The link between onset high blood pressure and heredity is not very strong.

• Myth: If my high blood pressure comes down after taking medication, I can stop taking the medicines.  

Fact: High BP is a chronic disease which does not have a permanent cure. Being consistent in your medication and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are important.

• Myth: 10,000 steps a day will be enough exercise to keep high blood pressure away.

Fact: There is no scientific backing for the claim that walking 10,000 steps a day is enough exercise. Exercise is not only movement of body and limbs. It is also about the heart rate at which you perform. General rule of thumb is that you should be doing 30-45 minutes of cardiovascular activity ( walk, jog, run, cycle) at a rate where you can carry on a conversation with moderate difficulty.

• Myth: Blood Pressure is a single number that denotes pressure across the body.

Fact: Blood pressure in various part of body is different with highest being  in legs as the blood needs to be pushed against gravity back to the heart.

• Myth: Red Wine is good for High Blood Pressure.

Fact: Alcohol is a contributing factor for high BP has been established in many studies. However, there is no serious scientific evidence to suggest that alcohol, if taken in form of wine, has good impact on High BP. So not taking any form of alcohol is a good idea.

• Myth: High BP is okay up to a certain level. You should worry only if it reaches very high levels.

Fact: High BP, even at slightly elevated levels causes long term damage to the body. It’s a chronic condition which should be managed as soon as possible.

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