In fact, you can live with hypertension for years and not to notice it. High blood pressure without any signs is quite common and thus is known as the "silent killer." To have hypertension diagnosed one should check his blood pressure regularly. Visit a healthcare professional or your physician at least every two years. Make your visits more frequent, if you feel up to it.

A single case of elevated blood pressure doesn't mean hypertension. Kidney disease is one of the reasons for elevated blood pressure as well as some other health problems. It is worth noticing, that up to 95 percent of hypertension cases are of unknown nature. You should keep to your doctor's recommendations as for further monitoring of the situation.

Hypertension should not be associated only with nerves, stresses, or overactivity. High blood pressure is diagnosed also with quiet, even-tempered people. For reducing cardiovascular risk blood pressure less than 120/80 mm Hg is preferable. Too low blood pressure is a reason for a check-up in a hospital for finding its cause.