High blood pressure is defined as the condition when arterial pressure of the blood crosses the normal limits. There could be many reasons for this. It is a fact that at least once in a life every person must have faced hypertension due to one or the other reason. But hypertension is diagnosed only if there is a constant rise in the blood pressure. This is measured by an instrument called sphygmomanometer. This is applied on the arm (biceps) to carry out normal figures of the blood pressure.
Types of hypertension (Raktagata Vata)
In modern science high blood pressure is divided into two major categories.
(i) Primary or essential hypertension
The specific reason for this is still to be evaluated. But it is firmly believed that this is associated with lifestyle. This being most common and general diagnostic factor is the major cause of fatal attacks.
(ii) Secondary hypertension
This is the rare one and hence not so commonly seen. As the name suggests this could be due to pre-existing bodily condition like kidney problems, liver problems and congestive cardiac failure.
There are certain other conditions like pregnancy which are to be taken in a careful manner because if left untreated, it may result in severe damage to the targeted organ.
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