'I realised that I am not healthy and I stress too much’ - Rian van Heerden on his health scare
For the past few days, Rian van Heerden was not feeling well, only to discover that he has high blood pressure also known as the 'Silent Killer.'
Over the weekend, Rian van Heerden was fighting a bad headache.
"I could feel my heart beating in my head - I can't describe the feeling and the pain I had," Van Heerden shared to the team.
On Monday, Van Heerden visited the doctor and they immediately told him to stay for the day because his blood pressure is extremely high.
High blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems.
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"They put me on a drip and told me that I have high blood pressure. The nurse told me to calm down and to think of a calm and happy place."
"I realised that I am not healthy and I stress too much."
After the emotional and draining day, Van Heerden realised that he must focus on his health and take care of himself.
"I must take care of my health. I must also eat healthier and drink less alcohol."