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March 7, 2020

"YOU, WHAT ARE YOUR BP?"

"YOU, WHAT ARE YOUR BP?"

Many do not understand what "Blood Pressure" or "Blood Pressure" means. Blood pressure refers to the strength and speed of blood flow to the veins as the heart pumps. Blood pressure is important for the proper delivery of blood to various parts of our body.

It is measured and denoted by two numbers: the systolic and the diastolic pressure. For example, when a doctor says 120 over 80. The first number (120) is systolic pressure, and the second number (80) is called diastolic pressure.

Just a brief explanation: Systolic pressure is the highest pressure in the vein as the heart pumps blood. Normal systolic pressure is up to 140 mm Hg.

Diastolic pressure is the lowest pressure in the vein while the heart is resting. Normal diastolic pressure is up to 90 mm Hg.

Blood pressure may vary due to the following:

1. Work or work.
2. Change or change of position, such as lying down, sitting and standing.
3. Food, emotional pain, anxiety and anxiety.


When will someone say they have high blood pressure?
When blood pressure is higher than normal, and it stays high, it is called high blood pressure. A blood pressure of 140 over 90 (140/90) or higher means high blood pressure! Did you know that in a typical village, it is estimated that one in four people has an elevation!

Here is the latest Blood Pressure classification for people 18 and older:

Systolic Diastolic
Optional <120 and <80
High to normal 120-139 or 80-89
Altitude:
Tier 1 140-159 or 90-99
Stage 2  160 or  100

The common symptoms of high blood pressure include (1) neck pain, (2) dizziness, (3) rapid heartbeat that is almost chest tight, and (4) tightness or chest pain.

Not everyone with high blood pressure has symptoms. Most of them don't even feel it. But it's still dangerous. If your BP is high, consult your doctor or health center immediately.

"YOU, WHAT IS YOUR BP?"
Many don't understand what "Blood Pressure" means or "Blood Pressure"? Blood pressure determines the strength and speed of blood flow through the veins during the heart bombing. Blood pressure is important for adequate carrying blood of nutrients to different parts of our body.
It is measured and stated in two numbers: the systolic and the diastolic pressure. For example, when doctor says 120 over 80. The first number (120) is systolic pressure, and the second number (80) is called diastolic pressure.

Just a little explanation: Systolic pressure is the highest vein pressure as the heart pumps blood. Normal systolic pressure is up to 140 mm Hg.

Diastolic pressure is the lowest pressure in the root while the heart is resting. Normal diastolic pressure is up to 90 mm Hg.

Blood pressure may vary due to the following:
1. Work or work.
2. Variation or changing position, such as laying down, sitting and standing.
3. Food, pain feelings, mental and severe anxiety.


When does a person say there is high blood pressure?
When blood pressure is higher than normal, and it remains high, it is called blood pressure. Blood pressure of 140 over 90 (140/90) up means blood pressure! Did you know that in a common barangay, it is estimated that there is one in four people have high blood pressure!

Here's the latest classification of Blood Pressure to people ages 18 onwards:

Systolic Diastolic
Best <120 and <80
High to normal 120-139 or 80-89
Pressure:
Grade 1 140-159 or 90-99
Grade 2 160 or 100

Common symptoms of blood pressure are (1) headaches in the nape, (2) dizziness, (3) rapid heartbeat that is almost pounding the chest, and (4) tightening Or chest pains.

Not all people with high blood have symptoms. Most don't feel anything. But it's still dangerous. If your BP is high, consult your doctor or health center immediately.
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Avoid Poisonous Foods (Food Poisoning)

Food Poisoning

1. See expiration date. Do not eat a product beyond the expiration date or "Best before" date.

2. Cook the food thoroughly before eating. Don't eat raw. There are lovers of medium rare steaks, even with blood. Alas, many worms can live there like beef and pork tapeworms. Cook the steak thoroughly.

3. Smell, check and taste the food first. If the food smells bad, don't overdo it. If it is cockroach, take it out.

4. Choose hot food. Newly cooked foods such as boiling broth are safer. Hot tea is also good for drinks.

5. Choose dried foods. Dish sauce can be easily broken down, especially with milk or coconut milk. To be safe, just eat fried meat or grilled fish.

6. Limit dairy foods. Cheese whiz, cheese smoothie, mayonnaise and knuckle salad are easy. If you can't control yourself, eat less.

7. Just choose what to eat. I know when it comes to lunch, we tend to taste all the food. As if nothing was open. So, if you have a dish, you will definitely miss it, because you ate it all. To be safer, just take a few different types of food.

8. Drink clean water. Can be bottled, purified or boiled water. Do not splurge on tap water. We are unsure of its cleanliness and can cause typhoid, amebiasis and cholera. It is dangerous and can be fatal.

9. Beware of street vendors. I know fish ball, squid ball and queck-queck are delicious. But we cannot guarantee the cleanliness of these products.

10. So it's best to just eat at home. Wash hands before and after meals. Use soap and rub hand and nail thoroughly for a minute. Also teach children hygiene. Good luck.
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Back Pain, What Causes?

Back Pain, What Causes?

Back and hip pain is felt by almost everyone. It starts at age 40 and above. If you are overweight, have a back problem (like Scoliosis), or are not exercising, you will feel it sooner.

Why Does Back Pain Affect You?
The most common cause of back pain is muscle strain or sprain, or muscle soreness. It was as if the back was limp. This may include forcing back muscles due to (1) wrong sleep position, (2) wrong sitting (bored), (3) wrong lifting (bending to work) or causing overweight, (4) overweight, and (5) age (arthritis).

What should I do?
1. If you are overweight, you need to lose weight. Your back can't handle the weight of your stomach.

2. Exercise when the back pain is gone. Exercise is very important.

3. Strengthen the mask on our back. Exercise just moderate. We can use a few weights. When our body gets stronger, our back aches. Swimming is also a good motivator for swimming.

4. Do not lift heavy ones. If you have to lift, ask a companion for only half the weight. Squat and use thigh strength to lift the carry. Keep derecho back. Don't stoop to work. That's wrong!

5. Sit back down the derecho. Put a support (small pillow) on our chair to keep our back straight.

6. Don't walk or sit for long. Our backs are weary when stationed. The best thing about the back is the bed.

7. Choose a medium sized bed. Don't be so soft that your back is sluggish. And don't sleep on the pallet because it's too hard.

8. Sleep on the "s" body. Lie down. Put pillows for head and neck support. Put a small pillow under the knee to lift it. The back bend is more comfortable on the back.

9. If you do fall asleep, put a pillow between your thighs. Without it, we can flex our thighs and force our back.

10. We can put some warm things on our back (warm compress).

11. Do not bend or bend the back. It may be distorted.
If your back pain is gone for 2 weeks, consult an orthopedic surgeon or rheumatologist. Good luck.
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Possible Causes of Abdominal Disease

Possible Causes of Abdominal Disease

To find out the possible causes of abdominal pain, here are the questions to ask the patient. First, which part of the stomach hurts? Second, how else do you feel?

Let's find out the possible causes of abdominal pain:

1. Ulcer or hyperacidity - When the pain is above the stomach and in the middle or left side, this is the stomach area. Possible ulcer or hyperacidity your disease. This pain is usually felt when you are hungry. The pain is reduced when you eat bananas or bread. Also drink plenty of water to wash the stomach acid.

2. Gallbladder stones - When the disease is above the stomach and on the right, it is the gallbladder or gall bladder. You may have stones in the gall bladder. Sometimes pain responds to the back. Illness also comes when you eat greasy and nutritious foods. Abdominal ultrasound to determine if there is stone in the gall or not.

3. Appendicitis - When the disease is below and right, this is the area of ​​the appendix. The appendicitis disease begins in the stomach and after 2-3 days it moves to the right side. This place hurts when you press it. Consult your doctor immediately.

4. Colic - When the disease is around and there is no permanent place, it is probably in the intestinal tract. This is called colic and not dangerous. You may be eating dirty foods and just diarrhea.

5. Gastroenteritis - If you have a stomach ache and you are diarrhea, it is most likely due to gastroenteritis or infections caused by sweat or food poisoning. Drink plenty of fluids (water, soup or porridge) and eat bananas.

6. Amebiasis - When you get soiled and have colds and blood clots, it can be amebiasis. Test for fecalysis in the laboratory.

7. Kidney infection - When there is a pains in the stomach and your urinary tract is infected, you may have a urinary tract infection or kidney stones. Check urinalysis to find out the disease.

8. Uterine or ovarian disease - When your baby and uterus get sick, your problem may be in the ovary and uterus. It can be dysmennorhea (pain when menstruation is near), ovarian cyst (ovarian tumor) or myoma.

Note: Don't be afraid to consult a doctor to find out the cause of abdominal pain. We can solve that.
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Solution of Varicose Veins

Solution of Varicose Veins

Many have problems with large veins in the feet and hands. It doesn't look good and sometimes it hurts. The varicose veins feel heavy and tired. What is the solution to this?

1. Don't be guilty - About 17% of patients have varicose veins. This is because we inherited it from our parents.

2. Raise the hand or foot - The cause of varicose veins is the relaxation of our veins. When we keep our feet low, blood will accumulate and our blood vessels will swell. So sit down and place the foot on a chair or mattress. Also lay your hands on a pillow and lift several times a day.

3. Wear support stockings or tight socks - They can be purchased at SM department stores or medical stores. According to Dr. Katty Go, support stockings or compression stockings are the most effective cure for varicose veins. Use it always.

4. Don't stand for hours - If your job is security guard, police or saleslady, you may have varicose veins. Stretch your feet while standing. It is as if you are exercising for blood to flow from the foot back to the heart. If you could sit it would have been nice. Follow my advice to wear compression stockings.

5. Raise the foot while sleeping - Lay our feet on a pillow to reduce blood flow to it.

6. Don't wear tight trousers - When our pants are tight, the nerves can get stuck in the foot. Just make sure that the vein is just enough to allow the blood to flow to our veins.

7. Eat high-fiber vegetables such as patola, pechay, okra, and spinach. Fruits such as papaya and pineapple also have fiber. With this help, you will get regular dirtiness. When your stool is soft, you can avoid varicose veins and hemorrhoids too.

If your varicose veins are large and painful, it is best to consult a doctor. With large veins, there are also surgeries performed by the surgeons.

Don't just believe expensive medicines or ointments for varicose veins. Be careful and you may just be fooled. First let's follow the 7 tips I've listed.
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