HYPERTENSION- A general guide Hypertension - also known as high blood pressure , is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. High blood pressure typically does not cause symptoms except a feeling of heavy head or pain in nose of neck or sometimes by nosebleed or shortness of breath Long-term high blood pressure, is a major risk factor for - coronary artery disease, - stroke, - heart failure, - atrial fibrillation, - peripheral vascular disease, - vision loss, - chronic kidney disease, and - dementia. TYPES OF HYPERTENSION 1. Primary 2. Secondary 3. Malignant 4. Transient PRIMARY HYPERTENSION About 90–95% of cases are primary, defined as high blood pressure due to - nonspecific lifestyle & - genetic factors. Lifestyle factors that increase the risk include excess salt in the diet, excess body weight, smoking, and alcohol use. SECONDARY HYPERTENSION The remaining 5–10% have high blood pressure due to an identifiable cause: - chronic kidney disease, - narrowing of the kidney arteries, - an endocrine disorder, - Obstructive sleep apnea - Adrenal gland tumors - Thyroid problems - the use of birth control pills NOTE: Blood pressure is determined both by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher your blood pressure.

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Our Branches - Nashik & Pune Nashik - Oxygen Plaza, Tidke Colony, Nashik Pune - Sanskriti Arcade No-505,5th Floor, Kaspate vasti wakad, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune Welcome to our website! Acupuncture World....Where change begins. Raj Taskar ' Acupuncturist ' My aim of practicing Acupuncture is to bring health to the people of all social economic groups with a holistic approach by using classical acupuncture. I emphasize the scientific use of Acupuncture because Acupuncture is indeed a medical science with a lot of modern research evidence. All the reports revealed that acupuncture has a physiological mechanism. Now Acupuncture is recognized by Government of Maharashtra, FDA and WHO as a basic treatment for many diseases, the list of which is given in this website. I do not leave any stone in giving my patient the best acupuncture treatment. My treatment is not only based on my knowledge of ancient acupuncture and clinic experience, but also on modern researches and new scientific discoveries on the effects of acupuncture in different diseases, I am practicing Acupuncture in Nashik & Mumbai since 14 years. I have successfully treated many diseases and disorders. I specialized in treating Chronic Pain Back, Neck, Shoulder, Knee, Sciatica, and Arthritis Stress-Related Syndromes migraines, anxiety, depression, and insomnia Neurological Disorders : Strokes, Paralysis, Numbness, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Bells Palsy,GBS Sexual Dysfunction Male sexual Disorders,Impotence, Premature Ejaculation, Stamina etc. Chronic Diseases Hypertension, Heart failure, Diabetes. SERVICES WE OFFER : *ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY-Body Acupuncture, Ear Acupuncture, Scalp Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Cupping and Cosmetic Acupuncture