When blood pressure is consistently 140/90 or higher, a person is diagnosed as having hypertension. If blood pressure is between 120/80 and 139/89 mmHg, it is called prehypertension.
Hypertension is caused by hardening and narrowing of the blood vessels. It can also result from kidney disease,tumors of the adrenal gland, and pregnancy. It can form in people of any age.
Individuals may complain of headache, blurred vision, and dizziness in the early stages.
High blood pressure can lead to serious problems such as CVA (stroke), heart attack, kidney diease, or blindness. Treatment to control this problem is vital. Residents may take diuretics or medication that lowers cholesterol for a treatment. Diuretics are drugs that reduce fluid in the body. Residents may also have a prescribed exercise program or may be on a special low-fat, low-sodium diet.
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