All people above 39 years of age must go to the nearby Health Institution for regular Blood Pressure check-up.

Symptoms:

• Headache and restlessness
• Chest Pain
• Pain radiating to left shoulder, arm and back
• Difficulty in breathing
• Feeling sick or vomiting
• Excessive sweating and body becoming pale
• Feeling of unconsciousness

Prevention:

• Eat balanced diet
• Reduce salt intake in diet
• Avoid usage of alcohol & tobacco
• Reduce usage of oil & ghee
• Do exercise on regular basis
• Keep your body weight under control
• Prevent children from intake of fast-food

Complication if left uncontrolled:

• Blindness
• Heart attack
• Kidney diseases
• Paralysis

Patients who are on treatment must take regular medication as advised by doctor to keep Blood Pressure under control and also get their eyes checked-up regularly.

Caution: Majority of people suffering from High Blood Pressure do not know that they are suffering from it.