prof. Dr. Bekir Sıtkı Cebeci, in his statement within the scope of 17 May World Hypertension Day, explained 5 points that should be known about hypertension. Cebeci gave important warnings and recommendations for silent hypertension. It is known that one out of every three people in our country has hypertension. However, since this insidious disease can progress 'silently' for many years without showing any symptoms, the number is predicted to be much higher. Stating that there are no problems such as headache or dizziness caused by high hypertension in 'silent hypertension', that is, there are no warning signs, Acıbadem Fulya Hospital Cardiology Specialist Prof. Dr. Bekir Sıtkı Cebeci said, “Even if the person has no complaints, high blood pressure can still damage the organs and increase the risk of very serious diseases such as heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. That's why it's also called the silent killer," he said.
Pay attention to these risks
Emphasizing that "I don't have a problem", since silent hypertension does not cause any visible complaints, Cardiology Specialist Prof. Dr. Bekir Sıtkı Cebeci stated that some people are in the high-risk group and said:
“Especially if there is someone in your family with hypertension, if you are middle-aged or older, if your weight is higher than your ideal weight, if you have a sedentary lifestyle, if you live under constant stress and cannot manage your stress, if you have sleep apnea, you are in the risk group for hypertension and you should definitely measure your blood pressure regularly.”
Silently damaging organs
Emphasizing that silent hypertension can harm the body over the years, it can even increase the risk of very serious diseases such as heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. Dr. Bekir Sıtkı Cebebi said that for this reason, even if there are no symptoms, in some cases it is necessary to be suspicious and consult a doctor. Cardiology Specialist Prof. Dr. Bekir Sıtkı Cebeci says, “The term silent killer is often used to describe silent hypertension because it usually shows no symptoms, so people may not realize they have hypertension until they encounter a medical emergency such as a heart attack or stroke.” used the phrase.
a common disease
Stating that one out of every 3 people in our country has hypertension, Prof. Dr. Bekir Sıtkı Cebeci “Research shows that silent hypertension is common, especially among adults. A study published in the Journal of Hypertension on silent hypertension found that about 30 percent of adults with high blood pressure had no symptoms, while another study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that about 18 percent of adults aged 85 to 17 years had no symptoms. It shows that there is silent hypertension in the patient.”
Consider these symptoms
Although hypertension (high blood pressure) usually does not have obvious symptoms, complaints such as headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, blurred vision or chest pain should be taken into account, such as "it was a very stressful day for him, I have a headache" or "I ran a lot, I'll rest, it will pass" should not be neglected with considerations. Cardiology Specialist Prof. Dr. Bekir Sıtkı Cebeci “As these symptoms are not specific to hypertension, the only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to have it measured by a healthcare professional. Regular blood pressure control is of great importance for the detection of hypertension and minimizing its harm to the body.
Pay attention to these recommendations in treatment
Stating that lifestyle changes and blood pressure lowering drugs are important in the treatment of silent hypertension, Prof. Dr. Bekir Sıtkı Cebeci said, “Regular exercise, healthy diet, maintaining ideal weight, reducing salt, avoiding alcohol and smoking, using drugs regularly will help to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of complications arising from hypertension.”