Detecting Hypertension And Its Treatment

By Kate Goings


Hypertension or high blood pressure can indeed be left unnoticed. Not until it has gone from bad to worse that we begin to experience symptoms. Hypertension has undoubtedly become a modern day disease.

Because of the asymptomatic nature of high blood pressure, it is imperative to understand the importance of regular health check-ups. A measure of low than 120/80 (where, 120 is the systolic blood pressure and 80 is the diastolic blood pressure), is considered to be normal. 140/90 or higher is considered to be the condition of hypertension. In some people, the reading may fluctuate between 120/80 to 140/90. This condition is known as prehypertension.

There are a few people who may experience dull headaches, dizziness, and frequent nosebleeds, at any early stage of the condition. But even these symptoms of hypertension do not occur until the condition has become a fatal threat for the affected person.

Treatment for high blood pressure involves use of different kinds of medications and lifestyle changes. At home, it is also important for the patient to be aware of the ways to reduce high blood pressure.

Some of them are to inculcate a healthy low-sodium diet plan, go for regular exercises, limiting alcohol intake, avoiding smoking, managing stress, and keep a check on the blood pressure level.

The reason most people do not realize that they have this condition is the absence of any symptoms. In some cases, the condition may reach critically high levels, but still may not show any warning signs whatsoever.

Treatment for high blood pressure involves use of different kinds of medications and lifestyle changes. At home, it is also important for the patient to be aware of the ways to reduce high blood pressure.

Some of them are to inculcate a healthy low-sodium diet plan, go for regular exercises, limiting alcohol intake, avoiding smoking, managing stress, and keep a check on the blood pressure level.

The reason most people do not realize that they have this condition is the absence of any symptoms. In some cases, the condition may reach critically high levels, but still may not show any warning signs whatsoever.




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