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Woman Ignored Her High Blood Pressure for Years Because She ‘Didn’t Feel Sick.’ Now, She Has a Warning for Others (Exclusive)
Yahoo • • health
Key Points:
- Deborah, a 69-year-old retiree from Georgia, ignored her high blood pressure diagnosis for years because she felt healthy and believed hypertension was common and not serious, especially in Black communities.
- Her uncontrolled hypertension eventually led to chronic kidney disease and other severe health issues, including episodes that put her at risk for heart attack.
- Deborah urges others to monitor their blood pressure regularly, take the condition seriously, and be aware of subtle symptoms that may indicate serious complications.
- She is hopeful about new treatments like Baxfendy, an FDA-approved medication targeting aldosterone, a hormone linked to high blood pressure and organ damage.
- Deborah emphasizes the importance of education on hypertension's long-term risks and encourages people to seek information and professional advice early to prevent severe outcomes.
