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There are two forms of high blood pressure-
primary hypertension and secondary hypertension. Essential or primary
hypertension is a far more common condition and accounts for 95 % of
hypertension. The causes of high blood pressure (primary) is
multi-factorial. There are several factors whose combined effects cause
high blood pressure. Secondary hypertension accounts for 5 % of
hypertension. Blood pressure monitor is essential in the face of
volatile heart rate and blood pressure. For further information on the
causes, read What
Causes High Blood Pressure?
Causes of
hypertension (primary) may be related to genetics, the environment,
hormones or how much sodium (salt) you have in your diet. If you have a
close family member who has been diagnosed with hypertension there is a
greater risk that you will also develop hypertension. Lowering high
blood pressure becomes difficult unless you make the changes needed to
prevent it.
Causes of hypertension (secondary) is another
condition or disease. This could be due to conditions like
arteriosclerosis, diabetes or kidney disease, or certain medications. In
these cases, keeping these other illnesses/ conditions under control can
help to keep your blood pressure under control through blood pressure
medicine and blood pressure herbal remedy.
Medication induced
hypertension can be caused either by taking medications or by stopping
medications too quickly. Prescription medications that can cause
hypertension include: corticosteroids, birth control pills and other
hormones, migraine medications, and medications used for chronic anemia
(erythropoieten). Many prescription blood pressure medication can cause
a rebound hypertension if they are not weaned off slowly. Many
over-the-counter medications such as cough/ cold medications and
medications for asthma can cause hypertension. If the blood pressure
levels are high, you should lower your blood pressure immediately.
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