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High Blood Pressure

What Is High Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition where the force of the blood against your artery walls is too high. It can cause damage to the blood vessels and heart over time. There are several causes of high blood pressure:

• Family history
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Unhealthy diet
• Excess weight

High blood pressure is often asymptomatic, but some people may experience:

Symptoms of High Blood Pressure

• Chest pain or shortness of breath (angina)
• Dizziness or fainting
• Headaches
• Nosebleeds
• Swollen feet, ankles, and hands
• Confusion or disorientation

What Can I Do to Lower My Blood Pressure?

There are several things you can do to help lower your blood pressure:

• Exercise regularly
• Eat a healthy, balanced diet
• Keep track of your weight
• Limit caffeine and alcohol consumption
• Get enough sleep

How Do I Manage Symptoms with High Blood Pressure?

There are several things you can do to manage symptoms of high blood pressure:

• Keep taking the medicines your doctor ordered
• Get treated for any medical conditions you have
• Make healthier changes to your lifestyle
• Keep going to your follow-up medical appointments

PREVENTION

How Can I Reduce My Risk of High Blood Pressure?

You can decrease your risk of high blood pressure with lifestyle changes such as:

• Exercising
• Staying at a healthy weight
• Eating healthy foods

How Can I Prevent High Blood Pressure?

Get your blood pressure checked once a year if you’re older than 18. Get readings more often if your numbers are high. If your blood pressure is high, bring it down and keep it down. You can purchase a blood pressure monitor you can use at home. If high blood pressure is found early and treated, it may keep you from getting:

• Stroke
• Heart disease
• Chronic kidney disease
• Eye problems

Other things you can do:

• Treat your diabetes
• Treat your high cholesterol

OUTLOOK / PROGNOSIS

What Can I Expect If I Have High Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure is a long-term disease that takes years to develop. Over time, people who have it are at a higher and higher risk of dying from a cardiovascular problem. The prognosis for people with high blood pressure is different from person to person, depending on:

• What symptoms you’re having
• Whether you have cardiovascular disease or risk factors
• Other medical conditions you have

LIVING WITH

How Do I Take Care of Myself with High Blood Pressure?

When you have high blood pressure, it’s important to keep taking your medicines to control your blood pressure. You also need to watch for problems that start to develop and treat them promptly. Conditions to watch for include:

• Ventricular hypertrophy
• Atrial fibrillation
• Angina
• Heart failure

What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor?

There are several things you can ask your doctor to help manage your high blood pressure:

• What is my blood pressure reading?
• Are there any medications that can help lower my blood pressure?
• Can I make changes to my lifestyle to help lower my blood pressure?

What Can I Do If My Blood Pressure Is Too High?

If your blood pressure is too high, there are several things you can do:

• Take your medication as directed
• Make lifestyle changes to help lower your blood pressure
• Get regular check-ups with your doctor

When to Seek Medical Help

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical help immediately:

• Chest pain or shortness of breath
• Dizziness or fainting
• Headaches
• Nosebleeds
• Swollen feet, ankles, and hands
• Confusion or disorientation

Getting Help from a Registered Dietitian

A registered dietitian can help you develop a healthy eating plan to manage your high blood pressure. They can also help you identify any food-related factors that may be contributing to your high blood pressure. Please note that the translation is not perfect, and some words or phrases might not have an exact equivalent in the target language.