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Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
🚨 Symptoms
Often no symptoms; severe cases may cause headaches, shortness of breath, nosebleeds, flushing, dizziness, chest pain
🔍 Causes
Genetics, high salt intake, obesity, lack of exercise, stress, smoking, excessive alcohol, kidney disease, thyroid problems
💊 Treatment
Lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, weight loss), ACE inhibitors, ARBs, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, beta-blockers
📝 Nursing Care
Monitor blood pressure regularly, educate on medication adherence, teach lifestyle modifications, assess for target organ damage
Source: NHS Scotland. For educational purposes only.