What questions do you ask about hypertension?

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About High Blood Pressure

• What is my blood pressure?
• What should my blood pressure be?
• What kind of diet should I follow to help control my blood pressure?
• How much should I weigh?
• Can you recommend a diet or eating plan to help me reach that weight?
• How much exercise should I be doing?
  

  What is the important reason of hypertension?

  Common factors that can lead to high blood pressure include: A diet high in salt, fat, and/or cholesterol. Chronic conditions such as kidney and hormone problems, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Family history, especially if your parents or other close relatives have high blood pressure.

  What is the greatest concern of hypertension?

  Left undetected (or uncontrolled), high blood pressure can lead to: Heart attack — High blood pressure damages arteries that can become blocked and prevent blood flow to the heart muscle. Stroke — High blood pressure can cause blood vessels in the brain to clog more easily or even burst.

  Why Hypertension is a silent killer?

  

  Early detection of high blood pressure is very important. Often referred to as the “silent killer” because it may show no symptoms, high blood pressure puts you at an increased risk for heart disease, heart failure, and stroke, among other things.

  What is the normal blood pressure for a human?

  What are normal blood pressure numbers? A normal blood pressure level is less than 120/80 mmHg.

  Which is the best way to diagnose hypertension?

  The only way to detect hypertension is to have a health professional measure blood pressure. Having blood pressure measured is quick and painless. Individuals can also measure their own blood pressure using automated devices, however, an evaluation by a health professional is important for assessment of risk and associated conditions.

  What should your blood pressure be if you have prehypertension?

  High blood pressure (hypertension) is 140/90 mmHg or more. Levels between 120/80 and 140/90 are considered prehypertension and mean a person is at high risk for developing high blood pressure.

  What does it mean when your blood pressure is high?

  High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a disease that occurs when the blood flows through the arteries at a higher than normal pressure. Blood pressure refers to the force of blood pushing against: Blood pressure refers to the force of blood pushing against the artery walls.

  What kind of high blood pressure can not be found?

  In as many as 95% of high blood pressure cases in the U.S., the underlying cause can’t be found. This type of high blood pressure is called “essential hypertension.”

  Why you should take hypertension seriously?

  Hypertension – or elevated blood pressure – is a serious medical condition that significantly increases the risks of heart, brain, kidney and other diseases. An estimated 1.13 billion people worldwide have hypertension, most (two-thirds) living in low- and middle-income countries. In 2015, 1 in 4 men and 1 in 5 women had hypertension.

  How can I tell my healthcare provider about my hypertension?

  Tell your healthcare provider about your hypertension by telling him if you have any signs or symptoms such as blurred vision. Tell him if you have other diseases or medical conditions. Your healthcare provider needs to know if you have a family history of heart disease, kidney disease or diabetes.

  How does hypertension kill you?

  By narrowing or an aneurysm of the arteries supplying the brain, hypertension can eventually lead to death of brain tissue. Depending on how severe it is, it may be fatal. The brain is the most oxygen-sensitive organ in the body.

  Why is hypertension a serious problem?

  Hypertension is serious because people with the condition have a higher risk for heart disease and other medical problems than people with normal blood pressure. Serious complications can be avoided by getting regular blood pressure checks and treating hypertension as soon as it is diagnosed.