A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
Usually hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90, and is considered severe if the pressure is above 180/120.
High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Over time, if untreated, it can cause health conditions, such as heart disease and stroke.
Eating a healthier diet with less salt, exercising regularly and taking medication can help lower blood pressure.
It is very common; we have recorded over 1.5 million cases per year (Nigeria)
Symptoms
It requires a medical diagnosis. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Over time, if untreated, it can cause health conditions, such as heart disease and stroke.
Treatment consists of self-care and diuretics
Eating a healthier diet with less salt, exercising regularly and taking medication can help lower blood pressure.
Lifestyle drug
Physical exercise, Stress management, Quitting smoking, Home blood pressure monitors and Low sodium diet
Medications
ACE inhibitor, Diuretic, Beta blocker, Antihypertensive drug, Calcium channel blocker and Vasodilator.
Sources: College of Medicine, University of Ibadan and others.