High blood pressure is no longer just a condition for older adults, because high blood pressure in your 30s is becoming much more common. Many young adults in St. Louis are being diagnosed every year, and most don’t even know they have it.
Understanding high blood pressure early can prevent serious health problems.
What Is High Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure measures the force of blood in your arteries.
Normal: at or below 130/80
High: 130/80 or higher
Why It’s Called the Silent Killer
Most people have no symptoms, and damage to your body occurs quietly over time.
Risk Factors
- Poor diet
- High sodium intake
- Stress
- Lack of exercise
- Family history
Why It’s Increasing in Younger Adults
Lifestyle changes contribute from a variety of sources.
- Sedentary jobs
- Processed foods
- Chronic stress
Health Risks
Untreated hypertension can lead to:
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Kidney disease
- Blindness
How It’s Diagnosed and Treated
At Link Primary Care, monitoring is simple – you can check blood pressure regularly without any extra costs.
Treatments are lifestyle change and medicine
- Reduce sodium
- Exercise regularly
- Manage stress
Medicine works well, and can be prescribed when needed. There are lots of options for medicines that are easy to take without side effects.
Testimonial
“I had no symptoms, but a routine visit at Link caught my high blood pressure early.”
Why Link Primary Care Matters
With Dr. Jeffrey Davis you have a physician partner that actually knows you.
Take control of your health today; you might have high blood pressure in your 30s, but you can fix it.
Get more information on our website at linkprimarycare.com
Schedule your consultation with Dr. Davis now.