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High blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects up to one in three Americans. According to government statistics, 65 million Americans over the age of six are currently living with high blood pressure. High blood pressure is often called a "silent killer" because many people do not show signs of this condition until it gets worse. High blood pressure forces the heart and arteries to work harder. For years, the body can often handle this extra workload; however, high blood pressure can cause damage to the heart and other organs. High blood pressure, if untreated, can lead to heart failure, heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure. In 2002, 49,707 Americans died as a result of high blood pressure.
While the exact cause of high blood pressure is unknown more than ninety percent of the time, there are certain factors that can increase a person's risk of developing high blood pressure. People over the age of 35, those who smoke and/or drink, and overweight individuals are at greater risk of suffering high blood pressure. Patients with kidney problems, heart structural abnormalities, and gout may be at greater risk.
There are also certain medications that can increase a person's risk of suffering high blood pressure. Birth control pills increase a woman's risk of developing high blood pressure. Some nasal decongestants, anti-inflammatory medications, and corticosteroids can also increase the risk of high blood pressure. Alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamines, and other stimulants can also cause high blood pressure.
One-third of all people with high blood pressure do not show any symptoms of their condition. The only way to determine whether or not you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked. When high blood pressure becomes more severe, the following symptoms may develop: headache, blurry vision, nausea, vomiting, confusion, brain bleeding, chest pain, and shortness of breath. Individuals with these symptoms of high blood pressure should seek medical attention.
Regular blood pressure checks are the best way to determine whether or not one has high blood pressure. Once a person has been diagnosed with high blood pressure, there are a number of things that can be done to manage high blood pressure. Reducing one's intake of high-fat, high-sodium foods can help manage high blood pressure. Regular exercise and weight loss may also help control blood pressure. Reducing alcohol intake and smoking can also help control high blood pressure. Some medications may be prescribed to help control high blood pressure. If a doctor determines that a specific medication is the cause of high blood pressure, s/he may advise the patient to stop taking that medicine.
There is no cure for high blood pressure, but the condition can be managed by following a physician's instructions. Doctors recommend that patients with high blood pressure or risk factors have their blood pressure checked regularly. If any symptoms of dangerously high blood pressure develop, it is important to seek medical attention.
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