Treatment for Hypertension in Houston City, TX
What is Hypertension?
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, which measures blood flow through your arteries. Blood pressure rises if blood flow is impaired by narrowing the arteries, often due to accumulated fat buildup on the artery walls. A normal blood pressure measurement for a healthy adult is about 120/80. You have hypertension or high blood pressure if your blood pressure exceeds that.
Causes of Hypertension
Several factors can influence blood pressure, including genetics. A diet high in fat is another common cause of high blood pressure. Lack of exercise contributes to weight gain, which also affects blood pressure.
Signs and Symptoms of Hypertension
Hypertension is known as the “silent killer” because it often produces few noticeable symptoms. If you develop signs or symptoms, they often include:
- Dizziness and headaches
- Facial flushing
- Blood spots in your eyes
- Mild chest discomfort
Why You Should Visit Aspen Health Care Clinic for Treatment of Hypertension
Dr. Frances Ebo and her team at Aspen Health Care Clinic create a person-centered chronic care plan that will help identify your medical condition or issue and any barriers that might affect your health. We will also perform a comprehensive clinical review, including monitoring your vital signs.
What You Can Do to Prevent and Manage Hypertension
You can take important steps to help keep blood pressure under control. You should:
- Avoid tobacco use and limit alcohol consumption
- Exercise regularly at least 30 minutes on most days of the week
- Limit your intake of salt and caffeine
- Eat lean meats like fish and poultry, and avoid red meat
- Eat natural foods when you can, and avoid fried, greasy, or fast food
- Eat complex carbohydrates like grains and vegetables instead of simple carbohydrates like sugars
- Eat low-fat or nonfat dairy products instead of full-fat dairy products
- Practice stress management techniques
- Check your blood pressure regularly
Want To Know More About Hypertension?
To learn more about the prevention, signs, symptoms, and treatment of hypertension, call Aspen Health Care Clinic. at (832) 759-4705 today.