Hypertension
High blood pressure is common and often has no symptoms. It raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and eye damage. A primary care visit focuses on accurate blood pressure checks, risk review, lab work when needed, and a treatment plan that fits daily life. High blood pressure is defined as repeated readings of 130/80 mm Hg or higher.
When to Book
Book a visit if symptoms are new, persistent, getting worse, or affecting daily life. Early evaluation often prevents complications.
Symptoms
Symptoms are often absent. Some people report headaches, dizziness, or blurry vision, but those are not reliable signs. This is why routine screening matters.
Causes & Risk Factors
Age, family history, excess sodium intake, obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, alcohol use, and poor sleep all raise risk.
How We Evaluate
We review home and office readings, current medicines, diet, exercise, sleep, and stress. We may order labs to check kidney function, blood sugar, cholesterol, and urine protein.
Treatment Options
Treatment includes lifestyle changes, home monitoring, and medicine when needed. Many people do well with a DASH-style eating pattern, lower sodium intake, weight loss, regular exercise, and better sleep.
When It Is Urgent
Seek urgent care for chest pain, severe shortness of breath, new weakness, fainting, or a severe blood pressure spike with symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I book a primary care visit?
Book a visit when you have a new symptom, a chronic issue that is not well controlled, medication questions, or when you are due for preventive care.
Can this be treated by telehealth?
Some concerns work well by telehealth. Others need an exam, testing, or same-day treatment in person. The right choice depends on the symptoms.
Do I need labs or imaging?
Not always. Testing depends on the history, exam, and the likely diagnosis.
Should I go to urgent care instead?
Go to urgent care or the emergency room when symptoms are severe, dangerous, or getting worse quickly.
How often should I follow up?
Follow-up depends on the condition, severity, and whether medicines or tests are started.
Get a Clear Plan for Hypertension
Our primary care team evaluates you as an individual and builds a treatment plan that fits your life — not a template.