The management of hypertension starts with a proper review by a doctor. Usually, after a diagnosis of hypertension, the doctor would want to find out the severity of hypertension, the extent of damage to the organs of the body, identify co-morbid conditions that commonly occur with hypertension and distinguish essential hypertension from secondary hypertension. This is usually done by clinical evaluation and investigations/medical tests. Findings from evaluations and medical tests help to plan appropriate treatment. Of course, antihypertensive drugs are commenced while waiting for investigation/test results to adjust treatment.
The treatment of hypertension is divided into two. The first is lifestyle modification and the second involves the use of drugs.

Lifestyle modification
Lifestyle changes include low salt intake, eating fruits and vegetables, exercise, avoidance of smoking and excessive consumption of alcohol. Lifestyle changes also include maintaining a healthy diet and an appropriate body mass index (BMI). See my article on lifestyle modification.
A combination of these could reduce the blood pressure by as much as 30-40mmHg.
Lifestyle modification is recommended for
1. People with hypertension
2. People that have prehypertension – see my article on diagnosis and classification of hypertension.
3. People that have relatives with hypertension. This involves first-degree relatives like one's father, mother, and siblings. Not your spouse!
4. Women who have a history of hypertension in pregnancy.
5. While waiting for a second reading to confirm a diagnosis of hypertension.
6. I would say for everyone in this environment because the African man has a higher risk of having hypertension compared to other races.


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