High Blood Pressure

Urgent Care, Family Medicine, Primary Care Practice & Psychiatric Nurse Practioners located in Glenn Dale, MD

High Blood Pressure services offered in Glenn Dale, MD

Uncontrolled high blood pressure can evolve into chronic hypertension without treatment. At Tru-Health Urgent Care in Glenn Dale, Maryland, Nelley Acheampong-Buadu, NP, Melissa Ramsey, FNP, and the team provide comprehensive care that strives to lower your blood pressure and prevent complications from hypertension. Call the clinic today or schedule an appointment online for patient-centric care from an experienced provider.

High Blood Pressure Q & A

What is high blood pressure?

Blood pressure refers to the strength of blood pushing against your blood vessel walls. If your blood pressure is too high, the force can damage your blood vessel walls and block healthy circulation. High blood pressure can affect your arteries, which transport blood from your heart to the rest of your body, or the veins that supply the heart with oxygen-rich blood.

Also called hypertension, high blood pressure can raise your risk of severe health complications, including heart attack, stroke, kidney problems, and vision issues.

What are the symptoms of high blood pressure?

While high blood pressure rarely causes symptoms, it can once the condition progresses. Signs of high blood pressure may include:

Nosebleeds
Headaches
Fatigue
Confusion
Dizziness
Abnormal heart rhythm

Some individuals also experience a buzzing sound in their ears from consistently high blood pressure.

What causes high blood pressure?

The cause of high blood pressure depends on the type you have. There are two types of hypertension:

Primary

Primary hypertension, the most common type, has no known cause. Many factors can increase your risk of this condition, including poor diet, inactivity, and smoking cigarettes.

Secondary

Secondary hypertension results from an underlying condition, such as kidney disease, pregnancy, or endocrine system disorders.

How is high blood pressure diagnosed?

Diagnosing high blood pressure involves a comprehensive medical history review and physical exam. The team at Tru-Health Urgent Care uses blood pressure testing to diagnose the disorder. Your provider may issue a hypertension diagnosis if your blood pressure is consistently higher than 120/80 mmHg.

How is high blood pressure treated?

High blood pressure usually requires healthy lifestyle changes to manage symptoms and reduce complications. The goal is to restore your blood pressure to a healthy rate and prevent stroke, vision impairment, and other potentially severe complications.

To treat high blood pressure, the team at Tru-Health Urgent Care may recommend: