Apollo Medical Lab Mohali

06/06/2026

03/06/2026

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) is a condition in which the force of blood against the artery walls is consistently too high.

Blood Pressure Categories (Adults)

* Normal: Less than 120/80 mmHg
* Elevated: 120–129 and less than 80 mmHg
* Stage 1 Hypertension: 130–139 or 80–89 mmHg
* Stage 2 Hypertension: 140/90 mmHg or higher
* Hypertensive crisis: Higher than 180/120 mmHg (requires immediate medical attention)

Common Risk Factors

* Family history
* Older age
* Overweight or obesity
* High-salt diet
* Physical inactivity
* Smoking
* Excessive alcohol consumption
* Stress
* Conditions such as diabetes or kidney disease

Possible Symptoms

Hypertension is often called the “silent killer” because many people have no symptoms. Severe hypertension may sometimes cause:

* Headaches
* Dizziness
* Blurred vision
* Shortness of breath
* Chest pain

Complications

Untreated hypertension can increase the risk of:

* Heart attack
* Stroke
* Heart failure
* Kidney disease
* Vision loss

Management

* Regular blood pressure monitoring
* Reducing salt intake
* Maintaining a healthy weight
* Regular exercise
* Limiting alcohol
* Quitting smoking
* Taking prescribed medications when needed

If you’d like, I can also explain:

* The causes and pathophysiology of hypertension
* Types (primary vs. secondary hypertension)
* Diagnosis and treatment guidelines
* Nursing management
* Lifestyle modifications and diet (DASH diet).

01/06/2026

A thyroid function test (TFT) is a blood test used to assess how well the thyroid gland is working. It is commonly ordered to diagnose or monitor conditions such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroiditis, and other thyroid disorders.

Main Tests Included
Test

Normal Role

High Level May Suggest

Low Level May Suggest

TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)

Controls thyroid hormone production

Hypothyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

Free T4 (Thyroxine)

Main hormone produced by thyroid

Hyperthyroidism

Hypothyroidism

Free T3 (Triiodothyronine)

Active thyroid hormone
Typical Reference Ranges

(Ranges vary slightly by laboratory)

* TSH: 0.4–4.0 mIU/L
* Free T4: 0.8–1.8 ng/dL (10–23 pmol/L)
* Free T3: 2.3–4.2 pg/mL (3.5–6.5 pmol/L)

30/05/2026

Yeh ek simple but powerful reminder hai — daily life ki bhaag-daud mein health ko ignore karna aasaan hota hai, par long-term mein wahi sabse mehenga padta hai.

Roz ke liye 5 basic habits yaad rakho:

* Achha khana – balanced diet
* Paani – enough hydration
* Thodi exercise/walk
* Puri neend
* Stress ko control (thoda break, deep breathing, ya jo tumhe calm kare)

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28/05/2026

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