26% (972 million approx.)of the world’s population suffers from hypertension. It affects the circulatory system, destroying the entire human body. Patients often discover it through routine checkups or when the body parts affected begin to exhibit symptoms.
Mental wellness is a topic that has developed in recent times. Thus, most patients are unaware of the effects of High BP on an emotional and mental quotient.
Mental wellness can be affected due to many reasons, such as trauma experienced
during a difficult phase of life, during/after recovery from surgery, and emotional/physical violence.
Hypertension, as such, doesn’t have specific symptoms. Once it’s identified, patients find it hard to keep it under control, leading to irreversible brain damage.
This can be the reason behind mental problems. Usually, it’s difficult to attribute mental problems to blood pressure. Many times an overlooked symptom leads to life-threatening conditions or chronic health issues. It’s advisable to get blood pressure checked at appropriate intervals and seek medical help at the earliest to avoid further complications.
Patients fall prey to the effects after going through prolonged periods of uncontrolled blood pressure and disregard minor symptoms. Common damages are
Individuals whose mental wellness is affected due to High BP often experience
It’s essential to understand the difficulties and humiliation faced by individuals who have mental illness and adjust to their needs to help them fight their battle by keeping their blood pressure under control. Family and friends should keep a constant track of patients’ symptoms and provide emotional support.
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