hypertension

[Connemmara]

My friend's husband has been diagnosed with hypertension since last January. The husband was a paramedic and a great one too. Is hypertension serious and would you be off work for a year. When I talked to my friend she became furtive and wanted to change the conversation that when I got home I thought he had the Big C. Thanks for any answers. Called up to day friend out for a walk but husband was there but has lost weight by exercising and says he misses work.

[Sqad]

\\\\Is hypertension serious and would you be off work for a year\\\

Untreated it may well be a killer, but treated with drugs, then a normal lifespan should be anticipated.

I cannot understand why one would be off work for a year with hypertension.

[Richard1966]

Hypertension is High blood pressure. There are many forms of treatment that very quickly bring this under control. No reason at all why he would be off work for a year unless theres something else happening as well. Being overweight can increase BP so losing weight is often recommended by GPs.