Hypertension Treatment in Leawood
High Blood Pressure Treatment at Leawood Family Care
High blood pressure (or hypertension) is a common health concern as we age, although some people develop this condition at a younger age. Elevated blood pressure can cause damage to the body and to individual organs if not treated. Most of the time, hypertension develops due to genetic inheritance or lifestyle choices, but sometimes it’s caused by other less common conditions that can be evaluated by your physician. It is important to seek hypertension treatment in Leawood to prevent injury to the heart, brain, and blood vessels.
At Leawood Family Care, keeping you healthy is our primary focus. Our hypertension treatments follow national guidelines for screening and preventive services.
We believe in providing the South KC community with access to affordable hypertension treatment in Leawood, so you can continue living a healthy, active lifestyle.
Our Hypertension overview
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Symptoms
Hypertension appears typically without any symptoms but may cause headaches or fatigue.
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Potential Causes
- Genetically inherited predisposition
- Excess body weight
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Excess sodium or caffeine in diet
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Common Ages
Usually over age 40 years
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Affects
- Men
- Women
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Treatment and Care
Hypertension is treated with attention to lifestyle, dietary changes (such as the DASH diet), exercise, and medications.
Types of Condition
Untreated Hypertension
Untreated hypertension can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and cardiomyopathy (enlargement of the heart) as well as contribute to many other health concerns.
Our Team
All physicians and nurse practitioners at Leawood Family Care provide hypertension treatment in Leawood.
Hypertension Prevention
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Exercise
Exercise regularly. A total of 150 min of cardiovascular exercise is recommended each week to maintain good heart health.
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Diet
Eat a healthy diet. The DASH diet is recommended to help manage your blood pressure.
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Weight Management
Maintain appropriate body weight.
Hypertension Treatment in Leawood
Managing Hypertension
It is essential to treat hypertension to extend your life expectancy and quality of life by preventing damage to internal organs.
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Do I need hypertension treatment in Leawood?
It is important to treat persistent blood pressure elevation with medication to prevent more serious health concerns.
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Do I have to take blood pressure medication for the rest of my life?
Sometimes it is possible to lower the dose of medication or discontinue blood pressure medication entirely but this typically depends on whether lifestyle changes can be made that result in normalization of your blood pressure.