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High blood pressure – or as doctors call it, hypertension – is a very common health condition which affects both men and women of all ages.
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with high blood pressure, or you’ve been living with the condition for some time, you’re probably concerned about how it’s going to affect you in future.
Well, the outlook is very good. Doctors have some very effective treatments that they can give for high blood pressure – and there’s lots that you can do for yourself, too, to keep your blood pressure under control.
If you follow the expert medical and lifestyle advice you’re given, there’s no reason why your blood pressure can’t be lowered to a healthier level so you can lead a perfectly normal, active and healthy life.
Sometimes, high blood pressure can be linked with other medical conditions such as kidney disease or diabetes. High blood pressure can be either the cause of another health condition, or the result of another health condition.
It’s important to discuss your medical history with your doctor to see if you have another condition that needs treatment.
High blood pressure may be linked to:
And it’s especially important to reduce your high blood pressure if you have other health problems as it can sometimes make them worse.
For instance, if you have diabetes, having high blood pressure increases your risk of diabetes-related heart and kidney problems, and it’s a particular problem for people who are also carrying too much weight.
If you have kidney disease, having high blood pressure will gradually make it worse, while reducing your high blood pressure can slow its progression.
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