Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Just curious... can you live with high blood pressure, without medications?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Sometimes: When your blood pressure is elevated you loose iq points so you become mentally dull. You also increase your risk of stroke and kidney failure. Many people die of high blood pressure related problems. High blood pressure causes heart problems to include left ventricular hypertrophy and many other problems that can cause death.
Answered 11/22/2013
4.7k views
Thank
No: Uncontrolled hypertension will ultimately lead to severe cardiovascular issues.
Answered 11/22/2013
4.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What medication should I take for high blood pressure?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What is the best medication to treat high blood pressure?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What medications can be used to stop high blood pressure?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I am 48 and just had gallbladder removal. Its not quite 48 hours post procedure but I have been having high blood pressure and I didnt have it before. My last BP was 154/101. I have taken a blood pressure medication an hour ago. What is going on?
How high should my blood pressure be before i start considering medication?
My husband only takes his blood pressure medication on days when his blood pressure is high, is this ok?
What the best medication for high blood pressure?
How to control high blood pressure without drugs?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
