Patient's question:
I am 39 years old and have been suffering from high blood pressure for about 10 years. For nearly a year, I have been wondering if high blood pressure is a serious illness?Doctor's answer:
Hypertension is not a primary disease, but it is the most common chronic condition requiring long-term treatment. When hypertension is also the most important risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Currently, there is no particularly effective treatment for hypertension, and only through relevant medications can blood pressure be successfully controlled. The cause of hypertensive nephropathy is uncertain, with the majority of cases being caused by atherosclerosis. Long-term hypertension can lead to various diseases such as coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, cerebral hemorrhage, and hypertensive nephropathy.