Persistent high blood pressure is serious because it can cause life-threatening problems over time. Managing blood pressure is important to protect your heart, brain, and other organs. There are different reasons of Hypertension.

Acute Reasons (Short-term causes)

These are reasons that cause high blood pressure for a short time:

1. Stress: Feeling very worried or nervous.
2. Too much salt: Eating a lot of salty food can raise blood pressure.
3. Pain: Severe pain can make blood pressure go up.
4. Exercise: Hard exercise can temporarily increase blood pressure.
5. Caffeine: Drinking coffee, tea, or energy drinks with a lot of caffeine.

Chronic Reasons (Long-term causes)

These are reasons that cause high blood pressure for a long time:

1. Unhealthy diet: Eating too much fat, sugar, or salt for a long time.
2. Lack of exercise: Not being active or moving enough.
3. Obesity: Being very overweight.
4. Smoking: Cigarettes can damage blood vessels and raise blood pressure.
5. Old age: Blood pressure often increases as people get older.
6. Family history: If parents or grandparents had high blood pressure.
7. Diseases: Problems like kidney disease or diabetes can cause hypertension.
8. Alcohol: Drinking too much alcohol for a long time.

Risk Factors of Hypertension

1. Heart problems

• Heart attack: High blood pressure can damage the heart and cause a heart attack.
• Heart failure: The heart has to work harder and may become weak over time.

2. Stroke

• High blood pressure can damage blood vessels in the brain, leading to a stroke.

3. Kidney damage

• The kidneys can stop working well because high blood pressure damages their blood vessels.

4. Eye damage

• High blood pressure can damage the small blood vessels in the eyes, leading to vision problems or even blindness.

5. Brain problems

• It can cause memory loss or difficulty in thinking clearly.
• It can also increase the risk of dementia over time.

6. Aneurysm

• High blood pressure can weaken blood vessels, causing them to swell or burst, which is very dangerous.

7. Damage to arteries

• Arteries become narrower or hardened, making it harder for blood to flow to important parts of the body.

Simple ways to manage blood pressure 

1. Eat a healthy diet

• Eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
• Eat less salt, sugar, and fatty foods.
• Avoid processed or fast food because it has a lot of salt.

2. Exercise regularly

• Do simple activities like walking, cycling, or swimming for 30 minutes a day.
• Exercise helps keep your heart and blood vessels healthy.

3. Maintain a healthy weight

• If you are overweight, losing a few kilograms can help lower blood pressure.

4. Alcohol

• . Too much use of alcohol can raise the blood pressure.

5. Quit smoking

• Smoking damages blood vessels and increases blood pressure. Quitting of smoking help the heart.

6. Manage stress

• Try to relax using deep breathing, yoga, or meditation.
• Take breaks, sleep well, and do things that can make relax .

7. Limit caffeine

• Drink less coffee, tea, or energy drinks. Too much caffeine can increase blood pressure.

8. Check your blood pressure regularly

• Measure your blood pressure at home or visit a doctor.
• Knowing your numbers can help you take action if it’s too high.

9. Take medicine if needed

• If your doctor gives you medicine, take it regularly as prescribed.
• Do not stop taking it without asking your doctor.

Homeopathy can help treating High Blood Pressure holistically. The best option is to treat a patient constitutionally comprising his/her physical and mental symptoms, signs and medical condition.