This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Medicine
Management of essential hypeension is? 
Select and explain. 
A. No need to treat, B. Diet modification alone, C. Diet modification and drugs, D. Invasive surgery
C: Diet modification and drugs
Answer: C: Diet modification and drugs 
Explanation: Although essential hypeension has no cure, drugs and modifications in diet and lifestyle can control it. Generally, lifestyle modification is the first treatment used, especially in early, mild cases. If this doesn't work, antihypeensive can be staed. Ref: Coronary Aery Disease: Risk Promoters,pathophysiology and Prevention by Rao By Gundu HR Rao, S Thanikachalam, 2005, Page 333 ; Harrison 17th ed chapter 241