Why You Should Check Your Blood Pressure Even When You Feel Fine
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions affecting adults. What makes it particularly important is that many people with hypertension do not experience noticeable symptoms.
You may feel perfectly healthy, go about your normal daily activities and still have elevated blood pressure. The only reliable way to know is to have your blood pressure measured by a healthcare professional.
What is high blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels. When this pressure remains too high, it can gradually damage the heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other organs.
According to the World Health Organization, hypertension is generally diagnosed when blood pressure readings are consistently at or above 140/90 mmHg on different days.
Why should you take it seriously?
Uncontrolled hypertension can increase the risk of:
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Kidney disease
- Heart failure
- Other cardiovascular complications
The good news is that high blood pressure can often be managed effectively through lifestyle changes, regular monitoring and medication when prescribed.
What can you do?
Make blood pressure checks part of your routine healthcare. Maintaining a healthy diet, reducing excessive salt intake, staying physically active, avoiding tobacco and following your healthcare professional’s treatment plan can all contribute to better blood pressure control.
Do not wait until you feel unwell before checking your blood pressure.
Take charge of your health
At Central Dansoman Clinic, our healthcare team provides assessment and ongoing management for hypertension and other chronic conditions.