What are the 4 stages of hypertension?

What are the 4 stages of hypertension?

Doctors classify blood pressure into four categories: normal, prehypertension (mild), stage 1 (moderate) and stage 2 (severe). Treatment depends on which category your pressure consistently falls in when readings are taken.

What is the most common treatment for hypertension?

Diuretics are often recommended as the first line of therapy for most people who have high blood pressure. However, your doctor may start a medicine other than a diuretic as the first line of therapy if you have certain medical problems. For example, ACE inhibitors are often a choice for people with diabetes.

What is the first step in the treatment of hypertension?

Diuretics are the first step in the treatment of most patients with hypertension and the new clinical trials should focus on drugs to be added to them as the second step in the management of hypertension.

What are 3 ways to treat hypertension?

Here’s what you can do:

1. Eat healthy foods. Eat a heart-healthy diet.
2. Decrease the salt in your diet. Aim to limit sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day or less.
3. Maintain a healthy weight.
4. Increase physical activity.
5. Limit alcohol.
6. Don’t smoke.
7. Manage stress.
8. Monitor your blood pressure at home.

Is BP medication for life?

You may need to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life. But your doctor might be able to reduce or stop your treatment if your blood pressure stays under control for several years. It’s really important to take your medicine as directed. If you miss doses, it will not work as well.

What happens if BP tablets are stopped?

Abruptly stopping any medication used to treat high blood pressure could be very dangerous. Your blood pressure may rise, putting you at risk for a heart attack, stroke, and other life-threatening conditions.

Can we stop BP medicine if BP is normal?

Medication can help control blood pressure, but it will not cure it, even if your blood pressure readings appear normal. Do not stop taking medications if you reach “normal.” When taking medication, it remains important to track and manage your blood pressure.