Cause Of Hypertension

Targeting the Cause Of Hypertension

The cause of hypertension equals the cause of high blood pressure. 

There is little doubt that there are probably thousands of people walking the streets today who have a dangerously high blood pressure, yet they are completely unaware of it.

Uncontrolled management of hypertension leads to many different medical problems including:

  Stroke
  Coronary Disease
  Kidney disease

Among the many factors causing high blood pressure include

  Excess alcohol
  Excess salt
  Excess sodium
  Stress (Up to a point)

The problem with hypertension control is that very often people are unaware they have the problem until they start suffering the side effects. This is one of the reasons why it is called the "silent killer"

There is little doubt that salt intake has a direct effect on blood pressure. Both this and the ingestion of dietary potassium have been found to have adverse effects on a person's health.

Obesity is another major problem. Overweight people are more liable to have a higher blood pressure than their slim counterparta. Hypertension means the heart and other vital organs have to work harder which leads to added strain on those organs.

Alcohol also plays a direct part in hypertension. It has been found in several studies, that the higher the alcohol consumption, the higher the blood pressure. However similar studies have also shown that moderate drinkers appear to have a lower blood pressure than non drinkers. This probably bears out the old assumption a little of what you fancy does you good!

The only true way of ascertaining whether you have high blood pressure or not is by having it checked by a medical practioner. This is a simple, inexpensive and painless procedure, and every adult should have their blood pressure checked at least on an annual basis if not more often.

Some prescription drugs can be the cause of hypertension.  The contraceptive pill can cause the blood pressure to rise, so it is important that all women, no matter how young they are, have their blood pressure checked on a regular basis.

Though symptoms of hypertension or high blood pressure are not common, some people can complain of headaches, blurred vision, light-headedness and dizziness. 

The cause of hypertension is well known and the root of the problem is usually lifestlye.  That makes management of hypertension easy to understand.  Healthy eating and exercise equal hypertension prevention.

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