High BP is a 'silent killer', it silently causes heart attack, BP patients should avoid these 4 mistakes

Travelling is undoubtedly fun, but it can be tiring for both the body and the mind. If you have high blood pressure and it is not under control, then travelling can prove to be dangerous for you. Many times BP patients do not carry medicines with them, or they eat anything anywhere, apart from this, travel fatigue, etc., can make the patient's condition worse. Dr. Praveen Kahle, Consultant, Cardiology, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, is telling you how to control high blood pressure during travel.

• How to control BP while travelling
• Travelling is undoubtedly fun, but it can be tiring for both the body and the mind. If you have high blood pressure and it is not under control, then travelling can prove to be dangerous for you. Many times, BP patients do not carry medicines with them, or they eat anything anywhere, apart from this, travel fatigue, etc., can make the patient's condition worse. Dr. Praveen Kahle, Consultant, Cardiology, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, is telling you how to control high blood pressure during travel
• Quitting medicine may increase the risk
• It is dangerous to skip blood pressure medication while traveling. This can cause a sudden increase in BP. This can result in dizziness, fainting, falls, and in severe cases, even brain hemorrhage, especially when the BP goes above 200 mmHg.
• Air travel increases the risk
• At an altitude of 6,000–8,000 feet in a flight, the oxygen level decreases. This increases stress in the body and can cause the BP to rise. If there is a delay or turbulence in the flight, the risk increases further.
• Why is a health checkup necessary?
• High blood pressure is called a 'silent killer' because its symptoms are not visible in the initial stages. Many times, people who consider themselves fit are found to have high blood pressure. That is why routine health checkups are very important.
• The effect of lifestyle factors
• Factors like food, sleep, and stress also affect BP. These things get disturbed during travel, so it is necessary to do medical planning in advance.
  
  Keep these things in mind while traveling
• Never miss BP medicine. Check your BP regularly. Drink enough water even while travelling. Take care of a balanced diet and sleep.
  
  Keep this in mind
• Enjoy the journey, but do not ignore your health. Timely medication, check-up, and correct information are the keys to preventing complications.

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