Is Mild hypertension serious?

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If your blood pressure is between 140/90 and 159/99, you have stage 1 hypertension and need treatment. Stage 2 hypertension is 160/100 or higher. And if your blood pressure is higher than 180/110, you need emergency care.
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What does it mean to have mild hypertension?

Mild hypertension is typically defined as an office systolic blood pressure between 140 and 159 mm Hg or a diastolic pressure between 90 and 99 mm Hg, with neither being 160/100 mm Hg or above.
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Is mild hypertension life threatening?

High blood pressure (hypertension) can quietly damage the body for years before symptoms develop. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to disability, a poor quality of life, or even a deadly heart attack or stroke.
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What should I do if I have mild hypertension?

Here's what you can do:
  • Eat healthy foods. Eat a heart-healthy diet. ...
  • Decrease the salt in your diet. Aim to limit sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day or less. ...
  • Maintain a healthy weight. ...
  • Increase physical activity. ...
  • Limit alcohol. ...
  • Don't smoke. ...
  • Manage stress. ...
  • Monitor your blood pressure at home.
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Can you reverse mild hypertension?

There's no cure for high blood pressure, but there is treatment with diet, lifestyle habits, and medications.
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How long can you live with stage 1 hypertension?

If left untreated, a blood pressure of 180/120 or higher results in an 80% chance of death within one year, with an average survival rate of ten months. Prolonged, untreated high blood pressure can also lead to heart attack, stroke, blindness, and kidney disease.
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Should Stage 1 hypertension be treated?

The optimal BP treatment goal for stage 1 hypertension in adolescents is SBP/DBP <90th percentile or <130/80 mm Hg, whichever is lower. The initial treatment recommended for stage 1 hypertension, in the absence of diabetes or chronic kidney disease, is nonpharmacological lifestyle modification.
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Does stage 1 hypertension need medication?

If you have stage 1 or stage 2 hypertension, your doctor will likely prescribe medications to lower your blood pressure and recommend healthy lifestyle changes.
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What is the range for stage 1 hypertension?

Stage 1 hypertension is defined as a systolic BP of 130-139 and a diastolic BP of 80-89 mmHg.
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What causes hypertension stage1?

Common factors that can lead to high blood pressure include: A diet high in salt, fat, and/or cholesterol. Chronic conditions such as kidney and hormone problems, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Family history, especially if your parents or other close relatives have high blood pressure.
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Does hypertension disappear?

There is no cure for high blood pressure. But treatment can lower blood pressure that is too high. If it is mild, high blood pressure may sometimes be brought under control by making changes to a healthier lifestyle.
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Can high BP be temporary?

High levels of stress can lead to a temporary increase in blood pressure. Stress-related habits such as eating more, using tobacco or drinking alcohol can lead to further increases in blood pressure.
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Should I worry about stage 1 hypertension?

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If your blood pressure is between 140/90 and 159/99, you have stage 1 hypertension and need treatment. Stage 2 hypertension is 160/100 or higher. And if your blood pressure is higher than 180/110, you need emergency care.
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Can hypertension be cured naturally?

Unfortunately there is no cure for high blood pressure currently, but you can take steps to manage it even without medication. Here are 7 ways to lower your blood pressure naturally: Exercise! Regular exercise is great for your overall well-being, and it can also help with lowering your BP.
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At what blood pressure do you start medication?

140/90 or higher (stage 2 hypertension): You probably need medication. At this level, your doctor is likely to prescribe medicine now to get your blood pressure under control. At the same time, you'll also need to make lifestyle changes. If you ever have blood pressure that's 180/120 or above, it's an emergency.
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What is borderline high blood pressure?

The moment you start a lower-calorie, heart-healthy diet and lose weight, your blood pressure could begin to fall. High blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg or greater. Systolic blood pressure between 130 and 140 mm Hg or a diastolic blood pressure between 80 and 90 mm Hg is considered prehypertension.
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How can I lower my stage 1 hypertension without medication?

Here are 10 lifestyle changes you can make to lower your blood pressure and keep it down.
  1. Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline. ...
  2. Exercise regularly. ...
  3. Eat a healthy diet. ...
  4. Reduce sodium in your diet. ...
  5. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink. ...
  6. Quit smoking. ...
  7. Cut back on caffeine. ...
  8. Reduce your stress.
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Is hypertension a death sentence?

But high blood pressure isn't a death sentence. Just ask the countless patients who've controlled the “silent killer.” Their progress is in no small part thanks to education and evidence-based medicine, which the American Heart Association (AHA) argues are key to managing blood pressure.
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When should I worry about my blood pressure?

Normal pressure is 120/80 or lower. Your blood pressure is considered high (stage 1) if it reads 130/80. Stage 2 high blood pressure is 140/90 or higher. If you get a blood pressure reading of 180/110 or higher more than once, seek medical treatment right away.
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What is the initial treatment for stage 1 hypertension?

Initial first-line therapy for stage 1 hypertension includes thiazide diuretics, CCBs, and ACE inhibitors or ARBs. Two first-line drugs of different classes are recommended with stage 2 hypertension and average BP of 20/10 mm Hg above the BP target.
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Does pre hypertension always lead to hypertension?

It is considered “prehypertension” when it doesn't quite reach the level of high blood pressure, but it is higher than normal. Prehypertension can serve as an early warning for patients and doctors. It is a sign of possible changes that could lead to heart disease.
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Is BP medicine 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.
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What are the 4 stages of hypertension?

High blood pressure is classified in one of several categories — and those designations can influence treatment. Doctors classify blood pressure into four categories: normal, prehypertension (mild), stage 1 (moderate) and stage 2 (severe).
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