Hipertensi (Hypertension)

Hipertensi atau tekanan darah tinggi adalah tekanan darah yang lebih dari 140/90
mmHg (Hypertension is blood pressure higher than 140/90 mmHg.)
Penyebab hipertensi (causes of hypertension):
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High salt intake (asupan garam yang tinggi)

psychological stress (stress psikologi)
genetic factors (faktor genetik)
sport less (kurang olah raga)
bad habits such as smoking and alcohol
obesity (kegemukan)

Sign and sympthomp of hypertension (tanda dan gejala)

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headache (pusing)
tremble (gemetar)
often angry (sering marah)
pulse of heart (jantung berdebar)
Blood pressure more than 140/90 mmHg (tekanan darah lebih dari 140/90 mmhg)

Sleeplessness (susah tidur)

Hypertension diet (diet hipertensi)

1. Foods that are recommended for patients with hypertension
a. Sources of carbohydrates such as biscuit, cassava, bread, flour, noodles, tapioca, rice
b. Sources of vegetable protein such as tofu, tempeh and nuts
c. Source of vitamins (fruits and vegetables) such as bananas, melons, tomatoes, etc.
2. Restricted of food
a. Salt
b. Foods preserved with salt such as salted fish, pickles
c. Foods that are high fat and cholesterol
Prevention of hypertension
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Check blood pressure regularly to the nearest healthcare

Hypertension diet
Keeping the weight balance
Avoid drinking (alcohol) and reduce / stop smoking
Get enough rest
Avoid stress
Regularly sport