Treatment arterial hypertension (hypertension) in Druskininkai

Arterial hypertension is a chronic disease of the cardiovascular system, the main manifestation of which is high blood pressure. Hypertension can be primary (essential) or secondary: in the first case, it developed independently, in the second - as a symptom of another disease. The stage of development of hypertension is determined by the level of blood pressure at a rate of 120/80 mm Hg. Mild hypertension (stage I) - 140-159/90-99 mm Hg; moderate (stage II) - 160-179/100-109 mm Hg; heavy (stage III) - 180/110 mm Hg and higher. Doctors sometimes distinguish stage IV, which is very serious when the patient's condition indicates the proximity of a fatal outcome. Arterial hypertension of the I-II stage is manifested by headaches, tinnitus, dizziness, increased heart rate, facial flushing, chills or sweating, anxiety, decreased concentration and working capacity, facial swelling, visual impairment, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath. At stage III, arrhythmia, impaired coordination, persistent visual impairment, prolonged hypertensive crises, hemoptysis, paresis and paralysis, a severe deterioration in the quality of life up to the physical loss of independence are added. Comprehensive treatment of hypertension includes preventive measures to normalize the mode of life and nutrition, as well as drug therapy aimed at controlling blood pressure: vasodilating, diuretics, sedatives, neurotransmitters, statins. Spa-resort treatment is indicated for patients with stage I or II hypertension. The course of treatment may include kinesiotherapy, aerotherapy, thalassotherapy, contrast baths, therapeutic massage, electro-therapy, dry, carbon dioxide magnetotherapy, psychotherapy.