Secondary hypertension is due to an identifiable cause, often kidney disease.
Normal less than 130 less than 85 High Normal . Non-drug treatment is the ideal first choice therapy for primary hypertension. This includes regular exercise, weight reduction if overweight, and dietary salt restriction in some cases. If drug treatment is necessary, it's important to remember that all drugs have side effects, and these are particularly important in the treatment of hypertension, since most patients have no symptoms. But treating hypertension significantly reduces the risk of most of the above complications, and it's extremely important not to stop taking the medication.