हाइपरटेंशन या हाई ब्लड प्रेशर एक सामान्य मेडिकल समस्या है, जब शरीर का ब्लड प्रेशर of the body soars above the 130/80 mmHg mark in mercury levels. हाई ब्लड प्रेशर के कारण the narrowing of the blood vessels, making it difficult for the ह्रदय to pump blood through our body, thus risking severe damage to vital organs like the heart, brain, eyes, and किडनी. It affects up to 40% of people over the age of 25 worldwide. Yet, it is not easy to detect, which is why it is sometimes called the “साइलेंट किलर".”

In fact, one-third of all hypertension cases in the world go unnoticed. हाई ब्लड प्रेशर के लक्षण include headaches, nosebleeds, dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath, and blood in urine, amongst others. But, since these high bp symptoms develop over a period of time, and even then, may be attributed to other issues, they are often overlooked as routine health problems. Therefore, to administer treatment for high blood pressure, it is important that the disease is detected early. Recent scientific findings indicate that early signs of hypertension can also be detected in the mouth. In this blog, we will discuss how to avoid high blood pressure by paying close attention to oral hygiene.

Read more about the hidden link between high blood pressure and oral health.

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The link between hypertension and dental health
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Hypertension And Oral Health

It is often said that most high blood pressure cases are detected during a visit to the doctor. Since blood pressure screening is a vital process at the dentist’s clinic, suffering from oral ailments also warrants close blood pressure monitoring. A report from the Hypertension Journal reveals that poor oral health often intervenes in हाई ब्लड प्रेशर के उपचार.

A study on 3600 patients with hypertension revealed that those with healthier gums have lower blood pressure and responded better to blood pressure-lowering medications. On the contrary, hypertension patients with gum diseases were 20% less likely to benefit from high प्रतिशत कम थी. People with underlying oral problems are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases as inflammation inside blood vessels thickens their lining, which results in a decrease in blood flow and an increased risk of a heart attack.

The link between hypertension and dental health

A clinical study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology suggested a more direct link between oral health and high blood pressure. It suggests that the mouth is an ideal breeding area for bacteria and germs that often enter the bloodstream through infected oral tissue.

In a sample size of 465 known hypertensive patients across all genders, ages, and social backgrounds, almost 80% showed signs of bleeding gums, dry mouth, swelling in gums, lining in irritation in the lining of the cheeks. The study concluded that even though it cannot be determined whether the oral ailments were caused by hypertension, there is a direct association between hypertension and periodontal pathology, that is, oral diseases.

हाई ब्लड प्रेशर के उपचार

हाई ब्लड प्रेशर के उपचार can include various measures to attain desired results. If you are suffering from Type 1 hypertension, your ब्लड प्रेशर रेंज is between 130–139 In that case, you can simply adopt better लाइफस्टाइल में बदलाव जैसे आहार में सुधार, वज़न में संतुलन, तनाव का प्रबंधन और धूम्रपान के साथ-साथ शराब का सेवन बंद करने का उपाय कर सकते हैं हाई ब्लड प्रेशर डाइट में अधिक फल, साबुत अनाज, लीन प्रोटीन, जैसे मछली, पत्तीदार सब्जियां और कम मांस वाले आहार शामिल किए जा सकते हैं.

हाइपरटेंशन का इलाज कैसे करें?

Developing a clean and healthy oral regime is also highly recommended, as whatever is going on in your mouth is going through your body and your bloodstream. If you have a history of cardiovascular diseases in the family, analyzing your oral hygiene and regular check-ups with the dentist can help. However, if you are suffering from Type 2 blood pressure or a hypertensive crisis, these lifestyle changes must be accompanied by medication. Of course, proper consultation with the doctor is advisable before introducing any major changes to your lifestyle or medication. A healthy mouth is a secret to a healthy heart and a fit body. So if you want to detect high blood pressure, pay close attention to your oral health. Better yet, ensure regular visits to your dentist, floss your teeth, and strengthen your gums to avoid hypertension at all.

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