High blood pressure is often referred to as the silent killer. People with the condition typically don't even realize they have it until they have blood pressure readings that are too high. High blood pressure is a silent disease. There are no clear signs or warning signals. This type of high blood pressure is called secondary hypertension.

Effects of High BP
The serious effects of high blood pressure usually develop only after it has been high for a number of years - in the meantime, there are no symptoms to warn you. But regular checks mean it's possible to detect rising blood pressure before it does any damage. Your first visit will involve discussing all the symptoms you are experiencing, as well as going over the main areas contributing to your state of health. These include: diet, digestion, elimination, nutrient status, sleep, nervous system, medical history and family history.

Symptoms of Hypertension
Symptoms include difficult urination, sudden urges to urinate and inability to empty the bladder. BPH often is treated with medication and in severe cases open surgery may be necessary, but since 1997 transurethral microwave therapy has been a less invasive option. An enlarged heart isn’t a condition in itself, but a symptom of an underlying problem that is causing the heart to work harder than normal. The range of underlying problems falls generally into two main categories - pathological (linked to actual disease of the heart muscle disease) and physiological (linked to other causes which are overworking the heart muscle, such as high blood pressure or thyroid diseases).

The importance of drinking adequate water on a regular basis cannot be over emphasized. Your body is composed of around 70% water and is used in many normal body functions. Regular daily readings need to be taken and kept track of over a period of time.