High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. However, it increases your risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney diseases. People whose blood pressure is below 120/80 are less likely to contract these diseases.

Prevention

·       Lose weight;

·       Limit your alcohol intake;

·       Exercise regularly;

·       Reduce your salt intake;

·       Make sure your diet contains enough potassium, calcium and magnesium;

·       Reduce the saturated fat in your diet;

·       Stop smoking;

Home Treatment

Take any prescribed blood pressure medications exactly as directed.

When to See a Doctor

·       You should have a Blood pressure check once a year if you are 45 years old or more.

·       If you have strong family history of High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease or Stroke.

·       If you have symptoms such as constant headache, chest pain, blurred vision or dizziness.

·       If your blood pressure remains high, even after you have been on blood pressure medication.