Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition that can lead to serious health problems, such as coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, and other health problems.
Most people with high blood pressure are unaware, since the symptoms can stay below notice for years at a time. For this reason, it’s important to visit Dr. Al-Adli, your Sugar Land, TX cardiologist for a medical check-up.
When blood pressure reaches life-threatening levels, the following symptoms may be noticeable:
Headaches
Tiredness
Confusion
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Pounding in the head or chest
Sharp chest pains
Elevated blood pressure may be inherited or related to other factors including:
Being overweight
Smoking
Diet high in saturated fat and/or sodium
Age
Excessive drinking
Diabetes
Physical inactivity
Being male
High stress levels
You can manage your hypertension and lower your risk of stroke with lifestyle changes and medications prescribed by your cardiologist. So don't hesitate!
Get checked for hypertension at Fort Bend Heart Center
by calling our Sugar Land, TX Cardiology office
at (281) 265-8500 today!
