News India Live, Digital Desk: High blood pressure: Hypertension or high blood pressure is often called “silent killer”, and there are good reasons behind it. It is made even more dangerous because women easily ignore it. Its symptoms are less and in many cases it does not happen. Most women consider it to be due to daily stress or hormonal changes, they never feel that their heart is under constant stress. Dr. Sanjay Bhat, Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, Ester CMI Hospital, Bangalore explained how this blind spot can become a serious cause of concern in future.
Gender based blind place
Historically, high blood pressure has been seen as “men’s disease”. Health expeditions, research and even clinical examination have been mainly focused on men. As a result, the diagnosis of hypertension of women, especially young and pre -menopause, has been reduced and not given proper care. However, reality tells a different story. After menopause, the risk of developing high blood pressure in women increases significantly. Hormonal changes, especially the decline in estrogen, snatches the natural security of women in their young years. But the danger begins even more earlier.
Conditions such as pregnancy during pregnancy and pregnancy hypertension are not just temporary complications; Rather they are early indicators of long -term cardiovascular risk. Unfortunately, many women never get to know about this relationship and do not get proper follow -up care.
Why is it easy to ignore it?
Hypertension usually does not come suddenly. It comes quietly, often hidden as stress headache, fatigue or mood swing. Women are used to gain strength through discomfort and to keep the needs of others before their needs, often ignoring these warning signals. Even when women experience more severe symptoms such as beating or chest discomfort, they may vary from the symptoms seen in men and are often taken less seriously by both healthcare providers and women.
Numbers do not lie
Globally, 1 in 3 adults have high blood pressure. In India, studies show that about 20% of adult women suffer from high blood pressure, but one of them does not know about it. Lack of awareness is probably the biggest threat. If high blood pressure is not controlled, it can cause heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and other serious complications. But the good news is that if it is detected in time, it can be stopped and it can also be treated.
What can women do
The first step is to prioritize personal health. This can be a powerful change in itself. Here’s how women can control:
- Regular monitoring of blood pressure: Annual investigation is necessary, and if there are risk factors such as family history, obesity or previous pregnancy complications, then get it checked even more often.
- Identify the signals: Constant fatigue, changes in vision, and frequent headaches, everyday stress may be more signs.
- Follow the lifestyle that keeps the heart healthy: You can bring a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low sodium, and regular physical activity, significant differences.
- Actively manage stress: Mindfulness exercises, adequate sleep and support systems play an important role.
- Stay informed and active: If there is a history of pregnancy related problems or premature menopause, talk to the healthcare provider about long -term cardiovascular risks.
Rewriting of story
The fight against high blood pressure is not only about medical intervention, but it is about changing the story about women’s health. It is about challenging the cultural criteria that keeps the good of women in another place from everything. Keeping silent does not mean harmless. Now the time has come for women to start listening carefully to their bodies, data and each other. Because awareness, action and advocacy can change the situation. And no woman should wait for the fall to feel that her heart needs to pay attention.
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