What is the common treatment for hypertension?

The common treatment for hypertension involves a combination of lifestyle changes and medications. This approach is effective because it targets both the underlying causes of high blood pressure and provides immediate management to lower it.

Lifestyle changes can include dietary modifications, such as reducing salt intake, adopting a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, engaging in regular physical activity, managing stress, and maintaining a healthy weight. These changes can significantly impact blood pressure levels and enhance overall cardiovascular health.

Medications are often prescribed when lifestyle changes alone are insufficient to control hypertension. There are various classes of antihypertensive drugs, such as diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and beta-blockers, each working in different ways to help lower blood pressure.

Surgical interventions, while sometimes necessary in specific cases of secondary hypertension (such as renal artery stenosis), are not common for the majority of hypertension cases. Over-the-counter pain relievers generally do not address the underlying issue of hypertension, and while some complementary therapies may offer adjunctive benefits, they typically do not replace the standard, effective treatments provided by lifestyle changes and medications.