HYPERTENSION

Hypertension Treatment in Jumeirah, Dubai

Hypertension is referred to an elevated blood pressure of more than 140mmHg systolic and 90mmHg diastolic. Secondary hypertension results from other medical conditions such as kidney disease and heart condition. Pregnancy is another cause of secondary hypertension. Its cause is known as compared to primary hypertension which cause is unknown. Treatment of the secondary hypertension needs proper management.

Hypertension Diagnosis

Using the results of your blood pressure test, your health care provider will diagnose prehypertension or high blood pressure if: Your systolic or diastolic readings are consistently higher than 139/89 mmHg.

Signs and Symptoms

A person suffering from hypertension show the following signs and symptoms:

Resistant hypertension that does not respond to treatment
A highly elevated blood pressure with a systolic blood pressure of 180mmHg and diastolic blood pressure of 120mmHg
The pressure that does not respond to medications which in the past responded to medication
High blood pressure sudden onset before 30 years of age
Lack of obesity
No familial history of blood pressure

Book an appointment with a family doctor at our clinic in Dubai if you notice any of the above signs and symptoms to seek an immediate treatment for hypertension.

At Shamma Clinic, we offer you the latest advances in treatment for complicated high blood pressure. Our experts diagnose and treat both routine and rare causes of hypertension. Treatment usually involves changes in lifestyle, and, if necessary, drug therapy.

Causes of hypertension

Following conditions can cause hypertension:

Diabetic neuropathy which is a complication of diabetes: it affects the kidney functioning hence affecting clearance leading to hypertension. An increased blood glucose affects the functioning of the blood vessels supplying the kidney.
Polycystic kidney disease: it is an inherited condition that affects kidney functioning hence raising the blood pressure. Cysts are located on the surface of the kidney, hence compromising its functioning.
Glomerular disease affects the glomerular filtration rate resulting in hypertension
Renovascular hypertension which results from the narrowing of arteries that bring blood to the kidney. One or more arteries may be affected. In such cases, a patient will need an immediate hypertension treatment.
Or a crushing syndrome due to the corticosteroid medication offered to manage the condition
Thyroid issues
Hyperparathyroidism
Sleep apnea
Obesity
Pregnancy
Aorta coarctation
Medications

Hypertension Treatment and Management

Lifestyle modifications are essential for the prevention of high BP, and these are generally the initial steps in managing hypertension. As the cardiovascular disease risk factors are assessed in individuals with hypertension, pay attention to the lifestyles that favorably affect BP level and reduce overall cardiovascular disease risk.

What You Can Do

Hypertension or high blood pressure can be avoided by taking the following precautions:

Regular exercise.
Proper follow-up for clients who have a history of high blood pressure in the family.
Maintain a proper healthy lifestyle and taking a DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet.
Reduction of salt in food and diet hence reducing water retention in the body.
Alcohol limitation.
Stop smoking.
Stress reduction and management.
Monitor other conditions to ensure the complication does not come up.

What We Can Do For You

Hypertension treatment at our clinic in Dubai includes:

Taking blood pressure readings on different hospital visits and in different positions to diagnose the condition.
Blood tests to determine sodium levels, creatinine levels, cholesterol and fasting blood glucose to determine organ functioning and the cause of the secondary hypertension.
Urine tests to determine kidney functioning.
Ultrasound of the kidneys to determine the functioning, any abnormality and the vessels condition.
Electrocardiogram to determine the heart function in case it is suspected the cause is a heart condition.
Taking and monitoring different blood pressure readings to determine whether one has hypertension.
Advise on lifestyle changes.
Medications such as thiazide diuretics, beta blockers, angiotensin converting enzymes inhibitors, angiotensin 2 receptor blockers, calcium channel blockers and direct renin inhibitors.
Proper follow-up of clients to ensure complications are avoided.

Combat hypertension today with the help of our highly trained doctors at SHAMMA Clinic in Dubai. To find out more, get in touch with our experts.