Prevention is Better than Cure.

Hypertension or high blood pressure is very common serious health condition around the world. It occurs when one's blood pressure is higher than normal (Systolic: 120mmHg/Diastolic: 80mmHg). Depending on the cause, there are two types of hypertension: essential or primary hypertension (90%) and secondary hypertension (10%). There are few causes of hypertension that are modifiable and some are not. Long term complications of hypertension can be deadly. Over 1 billion people around the world are suffering from hypertension and it causes 7.5 million death world wide. Risk factors: 1.          Essential or primary hypertension (90%): Age, sex, race, obesity, diabetes, less physical activities, excessive salt intake, excessive fatty food intake, excessive alcohol intake, smoking and family history. 2.          Secondary hypertension (10%): Preexisting medical condition such as chronic ki...

Headache:  Headaches are the most common nervous system disorders around the world. It usually occurs in adults >18 years old and commonly seen in females more than males. Among other causes of headaches, personal, social and physical/medical cause is significant. Based on symptoms, durations, and causes, headaches can be classified as primary and secondary. Migraine, tension, cluster, sinus and hormonal headaches are examples of primary headaches whereas the headache which arises from any medical condition such as trauma, tumor, or over use of drugs can be considered as secondary headaches. Headaches are not only a painful condition but it can also affect a person’s quality of life, hence treatment is necessary. Risk factors: 1. Female sex 2. Anxiety 3. Depression 4. Sleeping disorder 5. Obesity 6. Overuse of caffeine 7. Overdose of drug 8. Chronic pain condition Causes: Primary headaches can be idiopathic but secondary headaches can have foll...