A very high number of people have to be really sick before they make an appointment to see their doctor. But generally your doctors would prefer it if you visited them on a regular basis to have your blood pressure checked. By doing this and responding to medical advice, it could prevent you from becoming really ill.
A better qualify of life for yourself, less work for your doctor and probably a longer life expectancy are what you would have to look forward to if you respond to your doctors advice.
The alternatives can be quite frightening. High blood pressure left unchecked can result in heart disease, stroke, kidney disorders and many more side effects that could damage more of your body's vital organs.
There are rarely any symptoms for high blood pressure and it can remain undetected for a long time. Unfortunately, in many cases it remains undetected until a person has a heart attack or stroke.
Just thinking you are fit is not the answer. It has to be confirmed and if you are a sufferer, the steps that need to be taken to regulate the complaint must be taken and adhered to.
There are many ways to reduce high blood pressure: most of them are common sense but some people do not want to hear the truth. They continue to go about their daily lives unaware of the dangers they could face if they proceed with their current lifestyle.
A change in lifestyle is the only way high blood pressure can be controlled. It cannot be cured but it could be regulated. This could be achieved by reducing your fat intake, cutting down on salt, stopping smoking, reducing alcohol then you stand a good chance of avoiding medication. However, if medication is the only option, you might have to continue with it for the rest of your life.
So by taking notice of your doctor's advice, you are ensuring your high blood pressure is not left unchecked and you would be starting to take control of your life and therefore improving the quality of it.
A better qualify of life for yourself, less work for your doctor and probably a longer life expectancy are what you would have to look forward to if you respond to your doctors advice.
The alternatives can be quite frightening. High blood pressure left unchecked can result in heart disease, stroke, kidney disorders and many more side effects that could damage more of your body's vital organs.
There are rarely any symptoms for high blood pressure and it can remain undetected for a long time. Unfortunately, in many cases it remains undetected until a person has a heart attack or stroke.
Just thinking you are fit is not the answer. It has to be confirmed and if you are a sufferer, the steps that need to be taken to regulate the complaint must be taken and adhered to.
There are many ways to reduce high blood pressure: most of them are common sense but some people do not want to hear the truth. They continue to go about their daily lives unaware of the dangers they could face if they proceed with their current lifestyle.
A change in lifestyle is the only way high blood pressure can be controlled. It cannot be cured but it could be regulated. This could be achieved by reducing your fat intake, cutting down on salt, stopping smoking, reducing alcohol then you stand a good chance of avoiding medication. However, if medication is the only option, you might have to continue with it for the rest of your life.
So by taking notice of your doctor's advice, you are ensuring your high blood pressure is not left unchecked and you would be starting to take control of your life and therefore improving the quality of it.