Blood Pressure Management at Greater Houston Family Medicine

At Greater Houston Family Medicine, we understand that high blood pressure (hypertension) is a serious health concern that can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and other health problems. Our team of experienced healthcare professionals is dedicated to helping patients in Conroe and the surrounding areas manage their blood pressure and live healthier lives.

Why is Blood Pressure Management Important?

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, so it's important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. If left untreated, high blood pressure can damage your heart, arteries, kidneys, and other organs. This damage can increase your risk of serious health problems, such as:

• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Heart failure
• Kidney failure
• Vision loss
• Erectile dysfunction

How Can Greater Houston Family Medicine Help You Manage Your Blood Pressure?

At Greater Houston Family Medicine, we offer a comprehensive approach to blood pressure management. We will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that may include:

• Lifestyle changes: These are often the first line of defense against high blood pressure. Lifestyle changes that can help lower blood pressureinclude losing weight if you are overweight or obese, eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, reducing sodium intake, limiting alcohol consumption, quitting smoking, and managing stress.
• Medication: If lifestyle changes alone are not enough to control your blood pressure, your doctor may prescribe medication. There are many different types of blood pressuremedications available, and your doctor will work with you to find the medication or combination of medications that is right for you.
• Monitoring: We will monitor your blood pressure regularly and adjust your treatment plan as needed. This may include monitoring your blood pressure at home in addition to monitoring it in the office.

We offer the following services to help you manage your blood pressure:

• Blood pressure checks: We can check your blood pressure at your regular checkups or at any time you have concerns about your blood pressure.
• Lifestyle counseling: Our healthcare professionals can provide you with information and support to help you make healthy lifestyle changes.
• Medication management: We can prescribe medication to lower your blood pressure and monitor your response to treatment.
• Patient education: We believe that education is an important part of blood pressure We will provide you with information about high blood pressure, how to lower your blood pressure, and how to live a healthy lifestyle.