Question : Dilip and Mohsinmeasured their blood pressure. Dilip's B.P. is 120//80 mmHg and Mohsin's B.P. is 160//100 mmHg. Who is suffering from hypertension? What are its causes?

Question : Dilip and Mohsinmeasured their blood pressure. Dilip's B.P.

1.	Question : Dilip and Mohsinmeasured their blood pressure. Dilip's B.P. is 120//80 mmHg and Mohsin's B.P. is 160//100 mmHg. Who is suffering from hypertension? What are its causes?
Answer» Solution :Mohsin is suffering from hypertension because his BP values are `160//100` mmHg. 1. Atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis can cause narrowing of LUMEN of arterties and hence there is rise in B.P. 2. Obsity is one of the major trigger for hypertension. Diet rich in fatty food and high cholesterol causes hypertension. 3. Stress in any form, either physical or emotional can cause hypertension. 4. Addictions such as lcoholism and smoking can cause rise in B.P. 5. Hormonal disturbances such as increased secretion of RENIN, epinephrine and aldosterone can cause rise in BP.