Hypertension
Blood pressure that is higher than normal
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Blood pressure changes throughout the day based on your activities. Having blood pressure measures consistently above normal may result in a diagnosis of high blood pressure (or hypertension).

"Blood consistently above 130/85 is consistent with hypertension . "

What causes Hypertension?

  • Age: As we get older blood vessels get stiffer and blood pressure may increase.
  • Obesity
  • Inactivity
  • Diabetes
  • Smoking
  • Certain medication such as NSAIDS (ibuprofen e.t.c.)

What are the symptoms?

Hypertension usually has no symptoms.

  • Measuring blood pressure is the only way to know.
  • Severely increased blood pressure may cause headache, blurry vision, chest pain and dyspnea.

What problems does high blood pressure cause?

Long standing uncontrolled blood pressure can seriously damage important organs like your heart, brain, kidneys and eyes.

What can I do to prevent hypertension?

  • Keeping a healthy weight.
  • Eating a healthy diet, including limiting sodium (salt) and alcohol.
  • Physical activity.
  • Not smoking.
  • Managing stress.

Dr. Georgios Christodoulidis

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