Hypertension, or high blood pressure, happens when the force of blood against your artery walls remains too high over time. Often called a "silent killer," it can quietly damage your heart, brain, kidneys and other organs if left untreated.
Most people don't notice any signs early on. If symptoms do appear, they may include:
Several factors and lifestyle habits can raise your blood pressure:
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The ICD-10 code for primary (essential) hypertension is I10.
No. I10 only covers primary hypertension. Other forms-like pulmonary hypertension (I27.0) or hypertensive urgency (I16.0)-use different codes.
Pulmonary hypertension is elevated blood pressure in the lung arteries. It's coded as I27.0 and can cause shortness of breath, fatigue, and right?heart strain.
Hypertensive urgency occurs when blood pressure exceeds 180/120 mm Hg without signs of organ damage. Its ICD-10 code is I16.0.
Hypertensive urgency (I16.0) involves very high blood pressure without organ damage. Hypertensive emergency (I16.1) includes acute organ injury, such as heart attack or stroke.
Yes. Although often "silent," severe hypertension can trigger headaches (especially in the morning), dizziness, nosebleeds, chest pain, or difficulty breathing.
Treatment combines lifestyle changes-like the DASH diet, reduced salt intake, regular exercise, stress management-and medications such as ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, diuretics, or calcium channel blockers.
No. Pulmonary hypertension can't be cured, but it can be managed with medications, oxygen therapy, and lifestyle adjustments to improve symptoms and slow progression.
Epididymal hypertension refers to increased pressure in the epididymis causing testicular discomfort. It's typically managed with rest, pain relievers, and anti-inflammatory treatments.
GastroDoxs in Houston offers expert hypertension care, including in-office blood pressure checks, ECGs, personalized treatment plans, and collaboration with heart and kidney specialists.
