High Blood Pressure Treatment in Raleigh, NC
High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but over time it can strain your heart, brain, and kidneys. At Right Care Family Medicine in Raleigh, NC, Dr. Jessica Wright helps you understand your readings and manage your blood pressure with a plan you can follow.
What Is High Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. High blood pressure, or hypertension, means that force stays higher than it should over time. It’s one of the most common conditions treated in family medicine and an important risk factor for heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. It can usually be managed with lifestyle changes and, when needed, medication.
Signs & Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
Most people with high blood pressure feel fine, which is why it’s often called a “silent” condition. Regular checks are the only way to know your numbers. When blood pressure is very high, some people notice:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Shortness of breath
- Nosebleeds
Causes & Risk Factors
High blood pressure often develops over years. Risk factors include family history, age, extra weight, a diet high in salt, low physical activity, tobacco use, heavy alcohol use, stress, sleep apnea, diabetes, and kidney disease. Some medications can also raise blood pressure.
When Should You See a Doctor?
Schedule a visit if home or pharmacy readings are often 130/80 or higher, if you’ve been told your blood pressure is high, or if it hasn’t been checked in the past year. Call 911 for a reading of 180/120 or higher with chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness, numbness, vision changes, or trouble speaking.
What to Expect
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Accurate Readings
We check your blood pressure carefully and may ask you to track readings at home to get a true picture.
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Your Plan
We review your heart health risk, order labs when needed, and build a plan that may include nutrition, activity, and medication.
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Steady Follow-Up
We recheck your blood pressure regularly and adjust your plan as needed to help you reach your goal.
Why Choose Right Care Family Medicine for Blood Pressure Care?
- Board-certified family physician with a deep interest in chronic disease
- One doctor who tracks your readings and overall heart health over time
- Coordination with cardiology and other specialists when needed
- Medicare, Medicaid, and most major insurance plans accepted
Related Conditions & Services
Blood pressure care often goes hand in hand with managing high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. Ongoing care is part of our chronic disease management, and routine checks happen during primary and preventive care visits.
Your Provider for Blood Pressure Care
Dr. Jessica Wright, MD, MPH, is a board-certified family physician with more than ten years of clinical experience.
Frequently Asked Questions About High Blood Pressure
What is a normal blood pressure?
For most adults, a reading below 120/80 is considered normal, and readings of 130/80 or higher are generally considered high. We’ll talk about the right target for you based on your overall health.
Should I check my blood pressure at home?
Home readings can be very helpful. We can show you how to measure correctly and which readings to bring to your visits.
Will I need medication for high blood pressure?
Not always. Some people can lower their blood pressure with lifestyle changes alone, while others need medication too. We’ll decide together based on your readings and risk factors.
Know Your Numbers and Protect Your Heart
Request a visit to check your blood pressure and build a plan that fits your life.