Cardiovascular

Hypertension

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition where the force of blood against artery walls is too high.

Warning Signs & Symptoms

⚠️Often asymptomatic
⚠️Headache
⚠️Shortness of breath
⚠️Nosebleeds
⚠️Dizziness
⚠️Chest pain

Common Causes

🔍Genetic factors
🔍Obesity
🔍Physical inactivity
🔍High salt intake
🔍Stress
🔍Kidney disease

Diagnostic Tests

Blood pressure measurement
Ambulatory monitoring
Blood tests
ECG
Echocardiogram

Treatment Options

💊Lifestyle modifications
💊Diuretics
💊ACE inhibitors
💊ARBs
💊Beta blockers
💊Calcium channel blockers

Recommended Specialist

Dr Sanjay Kumar Thakur

Dr Sanjay Kumar Thakur

MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), Diabetes Fellowship (CMC Vellore), Oncology Fellowship (Royal Marsden Hospital, UK), DFID Certification

25+ years
View Full Profile

Need Treatment?

Book a consultation with our specialists for personalized care and expert treatment

Book Appointment Now

Contact Information

📞
Phone
+977 9700682797
📧
Email
info@gynenepal.com
📍
Location
Dillibazar Pipalbot, Kathmandu
Hours
Mon-Sat: 8 AM - 6 PM