It depends on the type of hypertension you have. Most people with high blood pressure are diagnosed with primary (essential) hypertension, which cannot be cured. However, by making lifestyle changes and taking medication as needed, primary hypertension can be managed to lower blood pressure into a healthy range. About 6% of the time, hypertension is […]
Health Answer Category: Chronic Conditions
What are the Four Stages of Hypertension?
Blood pressure readings have two numbers. The first number provides your systolic pressure, and the second number provides your dystolic pressure. In adults and children of 13 years or older, blood pressure measurements fall into the following four categories: (1) Normal blood pressure: below 120/80 mmHg, (2) Elevated blood pressure: systolic pressure ranging from 120-129 […]
What is the Main Cause of Hypertension?
There are two types of hypertension. The cause of primary (“essential”) hypertension, the most common type of high blood pressure, is poorly understood but is most likely the result of numerous genetic and environmental factors. A number of risk factors are associated with its development, including advancing age, African heritage, obesity and weight gain, family […]