Balanced diet, healthy lifestyle must to avoid high blood pressure

Principal Post Graduate Medical Institute Professor Ghias un Nabi Tayyab has said that balanced diet and necessary precautionary measures are necessary to avoid the disease of high blood pressure.
Speaking at a symposium arranged by the Nephrology Department of Lahore General Hospital, he said unfortunately in Pakistan, problem of blood pressure is increasing day by day and now there is no age limit also. However, around the age of 40, blood pressure has captured almost 40 per cent of the population. Professor Ghias un Nabi Tayyab said this disease occurred after some time when damage has been done. "People can guess with the symptoms of their behavior and walking style," he added. He asked the masses to immediately contact doctor or hospital and not to waste the time with self medication.
Symposium was addressed by Professor Tahir Shafi, Professor Bilal Muhayuddin, Dr Aurangzeb, Professor Hafiz Ejaz, Professor Ezaz Mand, Professor Noman Tareef, Professor Mohammad Waqar and Professor Khalid Masood Gondal.
Medical experts warned that blood pressure must be controlled otherwise it can give paralysis or even death to the person. Irritation on petty issues, anger and unnecessary arguments should be avoided and we all should concentrate on our social behaviours with positive changes, they said.