Hypertension is the proper name for high blood pressure, and means the condition in which your blood pressure is too high; that is, the force of your blood against your artery walls is so high that it can lead to health problems such as heart disease or stroke.
Hypertension does not always show symptoms straight away, but is often detected during routine exams for other conditions. Fortunately, treating this health condition often leads to quick improvements, reducing the risk of serious health complications that could arise if left untreated.
It is also important to look at the cause of hypertension and ensure other bodily processes are working correctly, including the immune system, heart, blood sugar levels and circulation.
