What is blood pressure, what are the symptoms and how to avoid?

3 Comments

1. NurseAnnie says:

   August 15, 2009 at 10:57 am

   Blood pressure is a measurement of the force applied to the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood through the body. The pressure is determined by the force and amount of blood pumped, and the size and flexibility of the arteries.
   Blood pressure is continually changing depending on activity, temperature, diet, emotional state, posture, physical state, and medication use. I imagine you are referring to high blood pressure. High blood pressure often has no signs or symptoms. The only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to be tested for it.
2. FallOutGurl says:

   August 15, 2009 at 10:57 am

   blood pressure is the rate the blood flows agains the arteries. ummm there are no syptoms, its just apart of the flow of your body! but if your talking about HIGH blood pressure……you can aviod high blood pressure by eating a healthy diet, excersise, lower sodium intake, and if you smoke try to stop.

   hope this helps!
3. ddead_alive says:

   August 15, 2009 at 10:57 am

   excercise and avoid cheese