Hypertension

Hypertension is also known as high blood pressure. It is commonly caused by increased intake of salt and ageing. Rarely, it may occur due to a stroke.

HOW TO TREAT AT HOME

• Take your regular antihypertensive medications.
• Avoid excessive salt intake in your diet.
• Exercise regularly and get plenty of rest.

SEE YOUR GP IF YOU HAVE:

• Blood pressure readings consistently higher than your usual.
• Giddiness.
• Headache.

GO TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING:

• Weakness and/or numbness.
• Difficulty seeing.
• Difficulty speaking.
• Difficulty walking.
• Chest pain / Shortness of breath.
• Severe giddiness or headache