Every day, we see the people around us getting sick. And one of the most common health issues today is altered blood pressure. <br /><br />You certainly know someone who has either high or low blood pressure. Even you might have it. <br /><br />But, how can we identify a drop or raise in blood pressure? <br /><br />Blood pressure (BP) is nothing more than the system that transports blood through the heart and arteries to the brain and other organs of the body. <br /><br />Regular blood pressure is 120/80. If the numbers are above this, 140/90 or higher, we call it hypertension (high blood pressure). If they are below 90/60, it is a case of hypotension (low blood pressure). <br /><br />A way of differentiating between high and low blood pressure is by the symptoms. When it is low, we feel a fainting sensation, weakness, drowsiness, blurred vision, and dry mouth. <br /><br />If your BP is high, you might get double or blurry vision, ringing in the ears, heart palpitations, persistent headaches, and pain in the back of your head. <br /><br />But when we are in a remote area and without a BP machine close by, there is no way of knowing if our BP is altered. Of course, the symptoms may help in this case.<br /><br />But if you were ever caught in this situation before, you know what I'm talking about. To check your BP without a machine, all you need is a simple test. <br /><br />Try this method for a quick check, but don't forget to schedule a visit to your doctor to investigate the causes of your altered blood pressure.
