High Blood Pressure High blood pressure usually has no symptoms.
However, it increases your risk of stroke, heart attack, and
kidney diseases. People whose blood pressure is below 120/80 are
less likely to contract these diseases. · Lose weight; · Limit
your alcohol intake; · Exercise regularly; · Reduce your salt
intake; · Make sure your diet contains enough potassium, calcium
and magnesium; · Reduce the saturated fat in your diet; · Stop
smoking; Take any prescribed blood pressure medications exactly
as directed. When to See a Doctor · You should have a Blood
pressure check once a year if you are 45 years old or more. · If
you have strong family history of High Blood Pressure, Heart
Disease or Stroke. · If you have symptoms such as constant
headache, chest pain, blurred vision or dizziness. · If your
blood pressure remains high, even after you have been on blood
pressure medication.