Hypertension

Write an article on Hypertension: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment. It needs to be at least 1750 words. As hypertension can lead to mortality, renal, and cardiovascular diseases it is essential to diagnose hypertension at the earliest and to offer timely treatment to patients who are affected with hypertension. One needs to have a thorough understanding of the meaning of hypertension, the damage it causes to the health of individuals, and the possible preventive measures to tackle the issue.&nbsp.

Hypertension is generally regarded as high blood pressure that leads to chronic disorders. Pitts & Phillips, in this respect, observe that hypertension is a chronic disorder caused by high blood pressure levels that stem from “a specific physical cause such as renal failure, adrenal tumor or aortic disease” and such disorder is termed as secondary hypertension (Pitts & Phillips 188). On the other hand, in primary hypertension, one cannot associate the chronic elevation of BPL with any identifiable physical cause. The usual symptoms shown by hypertension patients can vary from headache, dizziness, fatigue to breathlessness. The other symptoms of hypertension consist of vomiting, nausea, anxiety, increased sweating, blurred vision, and chest pain.

Hypertension can be diagnosed by measuring BPL within the arterial blood system. A complete medical history of the patient is essential for evaluating the degree of hypertension. It helps the physician to get a clear cut idea regarding the severity and duration of blood pressure, the chance of any present or previous major illness. so that the physician will be able to decide on the treatment schedule. Another important step is the physical examination of the patient. The height and weight of the patient are measured and the blood pressures of both arms are also measured and the one with a higher reading is recorded. Once the blood pressure is recorded, it is suggested to observe the pressure at specified intervals. There are a number of suggested laboratory tests for regular evaluation. Initial diagnostic testing is the third step that may lead to an identification of the secondary cause of hypertension
Considering the diagnosis of hypertension, Aiyagari and Gorelick suggest that three major factors are to be determined: Whether the patient is having a secondary form of hypertension, is there any cardiovascular or predisposition risk, or is there any target organ damage? (Aiyagari & Gorelick 5). Curative therapy is recommended in the case of a secondary form of hypertension and if there is the presence of cardiovascular risk factors, the medicines used must not worsen the risk. Identifying target organ damage directs the physician to take preventive measures or treatments to avoid the effect of further damages while treating hypertension.&nbsp. The treatment regimen to control high blood pressure is determined by considering these three crucial factors.