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Lancaster, CA 93534-6093
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High Blood Pressure Treatment in Lancaster, CA
Hypertension, more commonly known as high blood pressure, is an incredibly widespread condition. 1 in every 3 adults live with this condition, which can have devastating effects, especially if left unchecked. Here at Family First Medical Practice, we help our patients throughout California get the care they need to not just spot hypertension early, but minimize its risks.
By managing hypertension, you will be able to lower the chances of strokes, kidney disease and heart failure, all of which are raised dramatically by high blood pressure. Learn more about treatment and care options for this all too common condition below.
How to manage your hypertension
After you come into our offices and are diagnosed with high blood pressure, it is paramount that you begin taking steps to improve your health. There are many lifestyle changes that you can make as soon as you leave our practice, including:
- Losing Weight
- Regularly Exercising
- Diet Change (especially lowering sodium intake)
- Limiting Alcohol Consumption
Just these changes can start affecting your body for the better in under a week. If you are still experiencing high blood pressure after these options, read on to learn about next steps.
How to resolve more stubborn hypertension cases
While diet and exercise are a huge part of maintaining a healthy blood pressure level, it isn’t always enough to fix the problem. If you need more help with your hypertension, reach out to our team at Family First. We can prescribe you medication and suggest other treatment options to get your numbers in check quickly.
