What is hypertension, and do I need to go to the doctor?!


Question: What is hypertension, and do I need to go to the doctor.?
I took a test at the store and it Said I have hypertension 1 I know it could be wrong butshould I check it out anyways.?Health Question & Answer


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If monitors in the grocery store &/or pharmacy are giving a high reading when it checked your blood pressure, it might not be true but it is worth checking it out. You can usually go to your local fire station and ask one of them to check your blood pressure a few times a week. If it's consistantly high -then it is time to see a physician. Your doctor is the only one who can diagnose you with hypertension. Health Question & Answer

The ones in stores are often not accurate. However, hypertension is blood pressure that is consistently higher than 140/80. Depending on family history and some other factors, this value may be higher or lower. Usually routine visits to hour health care provider can identify if this is a problem for you. BTW, hypertension really can show little symptoms, but can lead to serious complications.Health Question & Answer

it is high blood pressure a range above 120/80 mm/hg.
and yes, you need to check this with your doctor. if its not treated then its very harmful to the body. it might cause stroke, or heart attack and in the long run damage kidneys too. so its good to get it treated and should always be kept under control.
so should not waste any time and visit your doctor ASAP.Health Question & Answer

Hypertension is High Blood Pressure. It is not a disease,it is a symptom that can be related to several chronic diseases.
I would have it checked out, just in case. Health Question & Answer

hypertension is high blood pressure, the only way to diagnosis this is by having your blood pressure checked. Ideal is 120/80 or lowerHealth Question & Answer

Hypertension is high blood pressure, and they don't call it the silent killer for nothing.Health Question & Answer

High blood pressure and yes, you need to see the doctor or risk stroke or heart attack.Health Question & Answer



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