High Blood Pressure Guide - High blood pressure is one of the most common diseases but its significance is often misunderstood by the public. The problem is that rarely high blood pressure in itself leads to symptoms. However, chronic untreated high blood pressure is associated with an increased risk to a number of serious and potentially fatal diseases such as heart disease and strokes. This guide will take you through the options available for treating high blood pressure.

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Causes High Blood Pressure

Essential hypertension

Hypertension is one of the most common complex disorders. The etiology of hypertension differs widely amongst individuals within a large population. Essential hypertension is the form of hypertension that by definition, has no identifiable cause. It is the more common type and affects 90-95% of hypertensive patients. Even though, there are no direct causes, there are many risk factors such as sedentary lifestyle and obesity. It is also relate to aging and family history increases the risk of developing hypertension.[45][46]

Secondary hypertension

On the other hand, secondary hypertension is by definition results from an identifiable cause. This type is important to recognize since its treated differently than essential type by treating the underlying cause. Therefore it is important for a new patient with hypertension to be investigated. The following have been found to be causes of secondary hypertension.
　

1. Adrenal gland disrorders

2. Kidney disorders

3. Medications

4. Pregnancy

5. Sleep disturbances
   
   
   
   

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