High blood pressure
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Symptoms
High blood pressure usually causes no symptoms, but in some cases and with very high blood pressures, you may experience headaches, dizziness, ringing in the ears or palpitations.
Because high blood pressure often remains symptoms-free, it is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly.
Preventing high blood pressure
The treatment of high blood pressure depends on the severity of the condition and the presence of other risk factors. A healthy diet, regular physical activity and reducing stress can help lower blood pressure. If blood pressure remains too high, your doctor will prescribe blood-pressure-lowering medication. Regular follow-up is important to prevent complications and to keep your blood pressure under control.
High blood pressure can be hereditary, which increases your risk of developing it.
Examinations
High blood pressure can be diagnosed by a blood pressure measurement or a 24-hour blood pressure monitoring.
To evaluate risk factors or possible damage caused by high blood pressure, a blood test, urinalysis, electrocardiogram (ECG) or echocardiography may be performed.
Treatments
Treatment depends on the severity of the condition and the presence of other risk factors.
A healthy diet, more exercise and stress reduction can help lower blood pressure. If blood pressure remains high, your doctor will prescribe blood pressure-lowering medication.
It is important to have regular follow-up to prevent complications and keep blood pressure under control.