Evaluate you for any current complications related to high blood pressure, such as heart disease, eye or kidney diseases, or other conditions affecting blood vessels, as well as for evidence of any underlying medical disorder that may be causing your hypertension. Evaluate your blood pressure readings. An accurate assessment of the degree of your hypertension is usually based on a series of blood pressure readings over a period of time. These lifestyle changes are very important for managing high blood pressure. Many anti-hypertensive medications are available.
Many patients require more than one medication, with dose adjustments over time.
If medication is prescribed for you, you may well need to be on it for the rest of your life, though with lifestyle changes or correction of underlying medical problems some people are able to discontinue their medication. Health Caring resources are designed to give you general health information and education. They should not be ruled upon for personal diagnosis or treatment. Only your health care provider is qualified to give you a medical opinion. Please talk with a Gannett healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns.