Elevated Blood pressure

The difference between high blood pressure and hypertension  https://youtu.be/KksigKoLxnU

🟢 ELEVATED BLOOD PRESSURE (No previous diagnosis of hypertension)

Your Blood Pressure Is Higher Than Normal

🟢 THE GOOD NEWS

Your blood pressure reading today is higher than normal, but this does NOT always mean you have hypertension.

👉 One reading is NOT enough to diagnose high blood pressure
👉 Blood pressure can change during the day
👉 Early action can prevent long-term disease

This is a warning stage, not a final diagnosis.

❤️ WHAT IS BLOOD PRESSURE?

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against your blood vessels.

It is written as two numbers:

• Top number (Systolic): pressure when the heart beats

• Bottom number (Diastolic): pressure when the heart rests

Example: 120/80 mmHg

⚠️ WHY YOUR READING MAY BE HIGH

Blood pressure can rise temporarily due to:

• Stress or anxiety

• Pain

• Physical activity before test

• Caffeine (tea, coffee, energy drinks)

• Smoking

• Lack of sleep

👉 This is why repeat checks are important

📊 BLOOD PRESSURE CATEGORIES

🟢 NORMAL

• Less than 120/80

• Stay healthy

🟡 ELEVATED

• 120–129 / less than 80

• Early warning stage

🟠 HIGH (STAGE 1) 130–139 / 80–89:

• You need follow-up and lifestyle changes

🔴 HIGH (STAGE 2) over 140/90 or higher:

• You need medical evaluation and possible treatment

🚨 SEEK IMMEDIATE CARE IF YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE IS OVER 180/110  (Stage 3 hypertension) and/or you have:

🔴 Chest pain
🔴 Severe headache
🔴 Weakness or numbness on one side
🔴 Difficulty speaking
🔴 Vision loss
🔴 Severe shortness of breath

🍲 HEALTHY BLOOD PRESSURE HABITS

🟢 EAT BETTER

• Reduce salt intake

• Limit seasoning cubes

• Eat more vegetables

• Choose beans, fish, fruits

• Avoid processed foods

🚶‍♂️ MOVE YOUR BODY

✔ Walk at least 30 minutes daily     ✔ Stay active through daily work      ✔ Avoid long sitting periods

💧 LIFESTYLE SUPPORT

• Maintain healthy weight

• Sleep 6–8 hours

• Reduce stress

• Avoid smoking and excess alcohol

📋 WHAT SHOULD YOU DO NEXT?

Your healthcare team may recommend:

☐ Repeat blood pressure checks
☐ Home or clinic monitoring
☐ Lifestyle counseling
☐ Blood sugar screening
☐ Kidney function test
☐ Follow-up visit